Historic Homes Explored

In Hattertown

By Shannon Hicks

Whether interested in learning about a chapter of Newtown’s history or just the enjoyment of seeing the decorating schemes of the homes of others, people turned out by the dozen on Saturday to visit the seven homes included on Newtown Historical Society’s Eighth Annual Historic House Tour.

The historical society had decided to focus on the Historic Hattertown District for this year’s event, which is about the largest fundraiser the society holds annually. Ticket sales go into the group’s budget and are earmarked primarily for upkeep of its headquarters, the circa 1750 Matthew Curtiss House.

“We made nearly $3,700, which is the second highest we’ve ever done,” Sallie Meffert confirmed this week. Mrs Meffert, a former historical society president, plays a large role in coordinating each year’s tour.

“We’re really thankful that everyone supports, through their ticket purchases, the Curtiss House,” Mrs Meffert continued. “We had great weather, and I think the homeowners and participants all had a good time.”