Cornwall Historical Society

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.

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.

The Art of Handcrafting Shoes, workshop by Andrew Rowand recreating 17th and 18th century shoes at 2 P.M. Pre-registration required.