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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Zumba – Library

Zumba: Mondays at 5pm, instructor Anne Marie Rosaler. $10 fee per class payable to the instructor at class. 

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The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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Election Day – Town Hall

Elections will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd at the Town Hall, 24 Pine Street from 6am to 8pm to cast votes for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senator, Representative in[...]

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Cornwall Town Hall, 24-26 Pine Street
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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Literary Series with Mark Scarbrough: The American Literary Renaissance Reconsidered: Whitman and Hawthorne in Conversation with Douglass and Stoddard – Library

Tuesday mornings, September 29, 2026, through November 17, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In the 1940s, Harvard scholar F. O. Matthiessen reinvented U. S. literary history by resurrecting the[...]

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The Cornwall Library, 30 Pine St
Cornwall, CT 06753 United States
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Election Day Lunch – UCC Parish House

Election Day Lunch will be held Tuesday, November 3, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UCC Parish House. Soups, rolls, desserts, and beverages will be served. Proceeds benefit the[...]

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UCC Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Road
Cornwall, CT 06753
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Beautiful Cornwall

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