Cornwall Historical Society

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

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.

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.

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...]

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

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...]

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...]

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...]