EQUINUNK, PA — The Equinunk Historical Society is featuring Ed Simpson’s artwork on the walls of its gathering space at the Calder House Museum throughout the winter. When you come to hear the music on First Fridays, you’ll have an opportunity to see an overview of his work.

In 1953, with $700 in their pockets Eddie and his wife Phyllis left Canada and came to Long Island, NY. He eventually began a business specializing in wrought iron decorative spiral staircases and railings with a friend. Since he first put paint to canvas he has enjoyed making a wide range of American landscapes and seascapes in all seasons. He likes to feature old barns, farm houses and lighthouses in his scenes. He works in oils and acrylics and even makes his own frames from scrap lumber he finds.

In 1988, Eddie and Phyllis moved here permanently. After she became sick with Alzheimer’s, he retired to stay home and care for her. Since Phyllis died, Eddie has divided his time between Equinunk and Florida.