The Scenic Drive Home From Westville, New York

I had just toured the new Westville Museum and begun the thirty mile drive home when I came upon this scenic, old cemetery. I stopped for a closer look:

Most of the gravestones were from the early 1800s, so this cemetery had been there for nearly 200 years:

Behind the cemetery, I could see farm fields and an old barn:

But mostly, there was the lovely Salmon River, lined with trees in autumn foliage:

I left the cemetery and began the drive home, stopping only for a closer look at the remains of this old, stone house - and to buy a sandwich for lunch at a local store:

When I arrived home, I took note of the rural beauty which surrounds me every day. My little bantams scratched in the driveway and the neighbors' horses and cattle grazed in the pasture across the road. It had been a good morning of autumn scenery and friendly people. I have found a good place to enjoy my retirement:

Discovering A New Museum In Westville, New York

I decided to visit a local museum on one autumn afternoon and drove to the tiny settlement of Westville, in Franklin County. The property sat on the scenic banks of the Salmon River:

It was a brand new facility, and they were holding an open house and dedication that day:

I discovered a long table inside with lots of people there for the dedication and to enjoy the food which was offered. But I was there to see the displays, so I began with this exhibit of old time kitchen wares:

There were lots of pots, pans and kitchen utensils:

And a 1952 Raytheon television which had been discovered in the attic of an abandoned house:

This old cabinet radio must have been from the 1930s:

Old books, flags and a tea/coffee set:

A thirteen star American flag, old quits and miscellaneous cloth goods:

There was a military room, with assorted mementos of past wars:

And a World War II uniform:

Lots of old kitchen goods, such as the percolator, mixer and egg slicer. There were also a number of old flatirons. I did not join the good folks for dinner but thanked them, took my leave and began the drive home: