About Cornwall, Ct

Set in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in rural Litchfield County, “The mind, eager for caresses, lies down at its own risk in Cornwall.” – local poet Mark Van Doren, describing the seductive beauty of our town. Incorporated in 1740 and forged by early iron and agriculture, these steep hills, deep valleys, and rich culture are imbued with history, shaped by time and geography. Birthplace of Ethan Allen, General John Sedgwick and home to a historic covered bridge, Cornwall offers an authentic country life rich with purpose and character. We invite you to experience Cornwall and everything our town has to offer! [Read More…]

About Cornwall, CT

Set in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in rural Litchfield County, “The mind, eager for caresses, lies down at its own risk in Cornwall.” – local poet Mark Van Doren, describing the seductive beauty of our town. Incorporated in 1740 and forged by early iron and agriculture, these steep hills, deep valleys, and rich culture are imbued with history, shaped by time and geography. Birthplace of Ethan Allen, General John Sedgwick and home to a historic covered bridge, Cornwall offers an authentic country life rich with purpose and character. We invite you to experience Cornwall and everything our town has to offer! [Read More…]

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Upcoming Events

Hatha Yoga with Nancy Opgaard – Live & Zoom

Hatha Yoga with Nancy Opgaard, Mondays 5:30 P.M. Wednesdays, at 8:30A.M., and Sundays 9AM to 10:30 A.M. - The Wellness Collective at The Union & Zoom The fee is $15.00,[...]

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The Wellness Collective at the Union, 415 Sharon Goshen Turnpike
West Cornwall, Connecticut 06796
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Annual Mushroom Walk – Ballyhack Preserve

On Sunday October 13 at 1pm, CCT will have the annual Mushroom Walk with Dave Paton at Ballyhack Preserve. This is that special occasion to hear tales and tunes from[...]

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Bach and Bourbon Benefit Concert – Souterrain Gallery

Join us at the Souterrain Gallery of the Wish House for a concert by The Old Guitarist on October 13 at 3pm. The Old Guitarist has toured throughout the United[...]

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The Souterrain Gallery, 413 Sharon Goshen Turnpike
West Cornwall, CT 06796 United States
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Literary Seminar with Mark Scarbrough: Eudora Welty: Riffing On The U. S. South In The Key Of Chekhov – Library

Literary Seminar with Mark Scarbrough: Eudora Welty: Riffing On The U. S. South In The Key Of Chekhov. September 24, through November 12, 10:30am to 12:30pm. Registration is required at cornwalllibrary.org.[...]

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The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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Beautiful Cornwall

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