Lewisboro’s ‘Attic Treasures’ to be displayed at Onatru Farmhouse

LEWISBORO, N.Y. - Town Historian Maureen Koehl is offering a glimpse into Lewisboro’s “Attic Treasures," including items from the historian’s storeroom that have been donated to the town over the years. 

These items from the town historian’s collection of artifacts from farm equipment to Alice Poor family memorabilia to a selection of 19th century quilts will be on display daily on the first floor of the Onatru farmhouse at 99 Elmwood Rd. in South Salem, beginning Saturday, Feb. 22 and continuing through Saturday, March 1. The event offers a chance to take a look at how things used to be. 

The Onatru Farmhouse will be open weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit is free and of interest to all ages.

Quilts from the Cyrus Russell 19th century collection and farm equipment from South Salem and Vista farms will be on display as well as family bibles, daybooks, diaries, toys and military memorabilia from the Civil and world wars. Included are several items the use of which is unknown and for the visitor to determine. Several works from the late local artist Flora Viale will be on display.

Lewisboro residents who might be willing to offer additional vintage or antique items for the display for the duration of the exhibit are asked to contact Mrs. Koehl at funnyfarm2.ss@verizon.net if you would like to be part of the town’s attic during this winter week.