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Snowy street scene with "KASTNERS" menswear sign and large snow pile. A yellow fire hydrant is visible. Buildings and additional signs in the background.

Before Cornwall Square – History of Lower Pitt St.

Museum Curator May 26, 2017

Museum Blog – March 2017 The 70’s and 80’s marked a period of intense transformation in Cornwall. Progress and renewal often result in saying some ‘good byes’. Cornwall Square, the

A man in a suit stands on a platform with a police officer, surrounded by a large, diverse crowd of children and adults, smiling and attentive. Festive atmosphere.

The Legacy of Aaron Horovitz

Museum Curator May 20, 2017

Museum Blog – May 2017 To celebrate the Canada 150 Mayor’s Picnic taking place in Lamoureux Park this Victoria Day Monday, we offer this glimpse into the life of the man who championed

Old stone fort with a wooden top in Cornwall, Ontario, stands amid grass and trees under a pale sky, evoking a sense of historical resilience.

Fort Augustus by any other name

Museum Curator January 25, 2017

Museum Blog – January 2017 Frequently we are asked about Cornwall’s historic wind mill and whether or not it was located at Windmill Point (now the site of St. Lawrence

Black and white photo of a tree-lined street in winter. Bare branches and Victorian houses convey a serene, vintage atmosphere. Sparse pedestrians.

Vintage Houses Near Nazareth Orphanage

Museum Curator December 26, 2016

Museum Blog – May 2017 Our first in a series of image sequences from the streets of Cornwall. Nazareth Orphanage operated out of the former McMartin house (Highland Manor) on

Vintage photo of Nation River Dam at South Mountain, showing cascading water, two houses, a tree, and overcast sky, evoking a tranquil rural scene.

Tour of Historic South Mountain Ontario

Museum Curator June 21, 2016

Museum Blog – June 2016 South Mountain received its name from its location in Mountain Township, which was named after Reverend Jacob Mountain, (1750 – 1825) the first Protestant Bishop

Black-and-white portrait of a man in a military uniform, resting his head on his hand, conveying a contemplative expression. The uniform features a high collar and buttons.

59th Battalion, Pte Philias Carriere

Museum Curator May 28, 2016

Museum Blog – May 2016 This spring marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Verdun, which resulted in an approximated 700,000 casualties. In researching the history of our local

A soldier in uniform and helmet stands beside a large artillery gun in an open courtyard with brick buildings in the background. The mood is solemn.

L . G “Archie” Lavigne and the Second World War

Museum Curator October 28, 2015

Museum Blog – October 2015 Lavigne joined the 2nd Ottawa Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery, in 1939 and saw active service until he was discharged with the rank of Regimental

A black and white photo of a canal system. Hydro poles line the sides.

The Cornwall Canal

Museum Curator May 24, 2014

Museum Blog – May 2016 Did you know that Cornwall had a canal? It was completed in 1842 and serviced Cornwall industries until 1958. It was built to circumvent the

“The Canaler” A Poem by Alan Rafuse

Museum Curator June 10, 2012

Museum Blog – June 2012 Cornwall Community Museum’s current exhibition, The Boats of the St. Lawrence and Canal, is bringing back memories of another life. Mr. Alan Rafuse, a long time

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