Cornwall Community Museum

What a night!

Our 70th Anniversary celebration kicked off in spectacular style last night with our 1950s-60s Sock Hop at the RCAFA Wing! The dance floor was packed all evening thanks to the incredible Fabulous Heartbeats from Ottawa, and the hula hoop competition and best dressed parade were absolute highlights.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this evening so special:

-The Fabulous Heartbeats – you brought the magic and kept us dancing all night!
- The RCAFA Wing – the perfect venue for our celebration
- Cornwall Olde Car Club for for posting up outside the event
- Our amazing prize sponsors: the Squire Shop, Mavericks Donuts, Tauro's Restaurant, Dwyer Glass, Roy's Florist, Cornwall Tourism, and SDG Tourism
- 241 Pizza – thank you for helping keep everyone fueled!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Here's to 70 years of keeping Cornwall's stories alive!

Huge thanks to our members who organized this fantastic event and to our volunteer decorators who brought the 50s to life with their nostalgic touches!

This is just the beginning of our anniversary celebrations! Mark your calendars for our next event: Plein Air Artists with Focus Art on June 27.

There is still time to get your tickets at https://cornwallcommunitymuseum.com/store/70th-anniversary-sock-hop/

Join us and the Fabulous Heartbeats for what is sure to be a good time!

Come and pay us a visit!

Step back in time and experience the stories that shaped our community 🇨🇦📜

Join the Cornwall Community Museum on Saturday, June 6, 2026 for History on the Porch in Lamoureux Park as we commemorate the arrival of the Loyalists who landed on our shores on June 6, 1784.

Meet historical Loyalist characters brought to life as they share stories of:
⚓ Leaving their homes in New York
🌲 The difficult journey to Upper Canada
🏠 Building new lives in what became Cornwall and SDG Counties

Watch the exciting land lot drawing re-enactment — and even take part yourself! Will your land be rich farmland… or rocky swamp? 🌾🪨🌲

📍 Cornwall Community Museum – 160 Water Street West
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎟 Admission is FREE
🪑 Please bring your own chair

Come enjoy an afternoon of local history, storytelling, and hands-on fun for all ages!