Join us for a Zoom talk by Dr. Kristen Keegan, Sunday, September 12 at 3:00 p.m. Dr. Keegan holds an MA in history and a Ph.D. in geography, and during her career has focused on history, historic architecture, and historical geography, fields that require extensive use of and knowledge about historic maps. She has worked [Read More...]
Cornwall Historical Society to oOpen new exhibit. With images, objects, and documents drawn from the exhibition, Finding Freemans celebrates Naomi Freeman and her family, some of Cornwall’s first free Black residents. Opening Reception: June 25 4 - 6 P.M. For more information, visit cornwallhistoricalsociety.org.
“The Autobiography of James Mars, a Slave Born and Sold in Connecticut” is a puppet piece created by Robert Bresnick and Leslie Weinberg. The words spoken by the narrator are an edited text of the first half of the Mars autobiography, ending at the point at which James is sold and walks by himself, aged [Read More...]
The Cornwall Historical Society is launching a new summer program for aspiring filmmakers and historians. The program offers a chance for students aged 12-17, to write, shoot, and edit their own short film about a subject of local historical interest under guidance of a mentor and history consultant. Completed shorts will be shown at a [Read More...]
The 2023 season opens on Saturday, July 1, from 10AM to 3PM with two new exhibitions: “Touring the Countryside: Postcards from Cornwall, Kent, and Warren!” and “The Understory” focusing on iron mining and foundry remains still visible in the Cornwall woods, Saturdays only. “The Understory” is a revised version of the “Housatonic” exhibition previously planned.
Join us at the Cornwall Historical Society for a reception to celebrate the installation of two new exhibitions. Touring the Countryside: Postcards from Cornwall, Kent, and Warren presents a nostalgic look at Cornwall and the two towns on its southern border through vintage postcards and photos. The Understory, a project by artist Richard Klein, contemplates the remnants of [Read More...]
Christopher Wigren, author, architectural historian, and Deputy Director of Preservation Connecticut, the statewide nonprofit for preserving and promoting the state’s significant buildings, landscapes, and communities, will present a talk titled “Stories of Connecticut Architecture.” Wigren will explore the state’s rich and diverse architectural heritage by highlighting notable places across Connecticut. The event will be held Saturday, August [Read More...]
The Cornwall Historical Society invites the public to a free talk by Marena Wisniewski, titled The Sustainable Home. Saturday September 16, at 4 P.M. Meant to dispel the myth that historic homes can’t be energy efficient. 7 Pine Street Cornwall, CT
Lorraine Hammond and her husband, guitarist Bennett Hammond, offer songs and stories from and about Cornwall in an October concert at the Cornwall Historical Society. Both are singers and 5-string banjo players. Bennett is an exceptional guitarist and Lorraine an exceptional Appalachian dulcimer player as well. The program will feature songs that Lorraine learned while growing [Read More...]
Cornwall Historical Society Reception for "Mohawk Mountain: The Snow Story,” Saturday, July 6 at 4 P.M. Hear from special guests Carol Lugar and Steve Hedden of Mohawk Mountain Ski Area.
