When you visit the Cornwall Community Museum in Lamoureux Park, you’ll learn so much about where Ontario began more than 200 years ago. Housed in the Wood House, circa 1840, this museum tells the story of Cornwall in a unique, complete way.

The history of the Wood House goes back to when, for more than a century, the "Wood House" with its old stone walls, was the family home of the Wood family. It served as a home, inn, farm, and place to gather.

Since 1956, the House has been Cornwall and area's time capsule, where many of those family values still hold true. You’ll be able to step back in time and see how people used to live, as the furniture and household items date from the Loyalist days until the 1950’s.

Your visit will include:

• A 1900 kitchen filled with Cornwall's famous Flack and Van Arsdale crocks
• A study circa 1910
• A 1950's Seaway Era dining-room with Beach furniture
• The Loyalist parlor
• 1930's bedroom with Canada Cotton blankets made right here in Cornwall
• The sewing room
• And industrial room, where you may very well find a member of your family amongst one of the more than 3,000 faces on display

The museum hosts numerous events throughout the year. You may find on the calendar of events a special speaker talking about heritage gardening and genealogy; or a school program may be held here.

Easter is a special time of the year when an Easter egg hunt is held. Be sure to stop by the historic photo studio, where for a small fee you can dress up in period clothing and have a photograph taken as a permanent reminder of your visit.

The museum is the perfect place to learn more about the history of the City of Cornwall; there are over 100,000 documents, 6,000 photographs and a comprehensive local history library. Are you interested in finding about your own family history?

If you visit the museum on a Wednesday between the hours of 1 and 4pm, you’ll be able to work with members of the SD&G Genealogical Society. Make sure you take the time to visit the Kinsmen Community Museum wing, which features the Cornwall Timeline, special exhibits, open display area, archives and a small flea market table.

The museum’s hours are from noon until 4pm Wednesdays through Sundays. Find the Museum by going to Lamoureux Park in the downtown area, located along the St. Lawrence River.