Old Onaquaga Historical Museum - Harpursville, NY
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N 42° 10.567 W 075° 37.540
18T E 448326 N 4669520
This museum is at the St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the oldest active church building in Broome County erected 1828.
Waymark Code: WMV8GK
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2017
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"The museum is a repository of much local history. Most of the collections and exhibits are self - explanatory and our guides are happy to assist visitors...St. Luke's church was built in 1828 by settlers who organized the first Episcopal Church in Broome County in 1779. Much of the original building is visible today. The wide floorboards, some 2ft. wide, are in evidence in the sanctuary. "
"In the foyer of the church is a small room designated as the "Agriculture Room". The beautiful murals on the walls of this room were painted by a Windsor resident, Chris Keeler, to depict the changing seasons, so important to the farmer. Photos and artifacts from farms in this area are displayed on the walls and can be observed up close. Have you ever seen a chicken delouser? We have one in our "Ag" room along with ice cutting tools used by our ancestors.
The museum in our basement was beautifully constructed by Anne Herbert to display every aspect of colonial life. The section on local business and industry has an iron stove, built in a small foundry which was located in a building across Maple St. from the church. That building was moved to the center of town and became the local Post Office for many years. There are photos and items from local businesses and artifacts from Windsor Whipworks and the Kilmer Brothers famous "Swamp Root".
The exhibit of items for the home includes a succession of washing machines, rug cleaners, furniture, and items to make the homemaker's job easier. The summer kitchen displays tools for canning, candle making and spinning and weaving."