From the PHA collection
In addition to permanent displays about farming and the industries of Peacham, an annual exhibition is drawn from our collections. This special exhibition is coordinated in theme with our Ghost Walks in the cemetery on the 4th of July and Fall Foliage Day.
This year’s exhibition featured little-seen objects, manuscripts and photographs from our collections. Each member of the PHA board chose an object of special importance; they ranged widely in type, from photos of Knox Morgan, one of the premier sires of the Morgan horse line, who lived on the Chandler farm; to a wickedly funny painting of local club women gossiping; to Civil War documents. The exhibition at the Historical House of these objects served as inspiration for our Ghost Walk characters, from horse breeder to Civil War soldier to Social Club ladies.
For the second year, we collaborated with the Peacham Library on the summer speakers’ series. This year’s theme was storytelling, and on July 19, the PHA Board addressed the eloquence of objects, drawing from the Treasures exhibition.
