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.
Please join us at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 5 to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibition, Treasures from the Collection. Reception is free and open to the public.
Join artist Robert Adzema on Saturday, July 12 at 10 a.m. for a plein-air day in the enchanting Coltsfoot Valley. This area of Cornwall is known for its stunning natural beauty. Participants will gather to learn about painting and drawing in the landscape. All levels of experience are welcome. Bring your own easel, folding chair, [Read More...]
The Art of Handcrafting Shoes, workshop by Andrew Rowand recreating 17th and 18th century shoes at 2 P.M. Pre-registration required.
The Cornwall Historical Society’s annual Summer Party event is on Saturday, August 16. Save the date and join us at Yelping Hill for a talk at 3:30 p.m. by Jeremy Brecher about the community’s 103-year history. A walking (or shuttle) tour will follow and includes original leasehold sites and community buildings designed by pioneering architect [Read More...]
In anticipation of Cornwall's celebration of America's 250th, join in a town-wide reading of David McCullough's "1776" followed by evening potluck discussions in Cornwall living rooms on Weds. Nov. 12 and Sat. Nov. 15. RSVP at: https://cornwallhistoricalsociety.org/events/ or call 860-672-0505. Copies of the book are available at the Society and can be purchased for $15.
In anticipation of Cornwall's celebration of America's 250th, join in a town-wide reading of David McCullough's "1776" followed by evening potluck discussions in Cornwall living rooms on Weds. Nov. 12 and Sat. Nov. 15. RSVP at: https://cornwallhistoricalsociety.org/events/ or call 860-672-0505. Copies of the book are available at the Society and can be purchased for $15.
In anticipation of Cornwall's celebration of America's 250th, join in a town-wide reading of Russell Shorto's "Revolution Song," followed by evening potluck discussions on Wednesday. February 18 and Saturday, February 21. RSVP: cornwallhistoricalsociety.org or 860-672-0505.
In anticipation of Cornwall's celebration of America's 250th, join in a town-wide reading of Russell Shorto's "Revolution Song," followed by evening potluck discussions on Wednesday. February 18 and Saturday, February 21. RSVP: cornwallhistoricalsociety.org or 860-672-0505.
