About the Cornish Colony Museum
Background on the Cornish Colony Museum
The Cornish Colony Museum is run by the 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, The Cornish Colony Museum of Windsor Vermont. Its mission is the continued display and promotion of the artistic accomplishments of the famous artists, sculptors, writers, architects, performing artists and landscape designers who lived and worked in this area.
The creative talents of the artists of the Cornish Colony were instrumental in shaping the aesthetic taste of the nation at the turn of the past century. Today, many still consider that aesthetic to represent a golden age in American art and culture. Their legacy is an integral part of the fabric of our national heritage. We strive to honor these many individuals who gave us so much. We are committed to adding to their scholarship and to presenting their works so that the public may appreciate the beauty of their gifts. Furthermore, we are committed to being an educational and cultural resource for all the communities in the surrounding region.
We are committed to exhibiting the works of the prominent members of the Cornish Colony with educational displays concentrating primarily on the 50 year period from 1885 to 1935, and to preserving the memories of that turn-of-the-century era. The Museum is also committed to celebrating the continuing spirit of artistic expression and creativity in the area by honoring living artists, authors and other creative individuals.
The Board of Directors and Museum Staff
The museum is managed by a Board of Directors, members of the local and regional community who are committed to the Cornish Colony Museum and its mission to share the museum's treasures with visitors from both near and far.
Robert Dean, President
Rudolph J. Hanecak III, Vice-President
Kathleen Carriere
Cheryl Frisch
Penny Grant
Dana Metes
Nicole E. Ford, Curator
Richard A. Burley, Membership and Exhibitions Intern
Volunteering at the Cornish Colony Museum
The Cornish Colony Museum is always looking for new volunteers and interns! Volunteers are invited to donate anywhere from a few hours to several days a week to the museum, working at the admissions desk, in the exhibit space, or behind the scenes. The Museum also welcomes student interns who are interested in learning more about museum work and the Cornish Colony. Interns can focus on exhibit planning, collections management, historical research, or museum funding resources.
Volunteers and interns are an important part of the Cornish Colony Museum's family. To volunteer your time and support a community resource, call or email the museum today - or visit the museum in person!
Located in the historic Old Windsor Fire Station
147 Main St., Windsor, VT.
(802) 674-6008
Summer Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday
11:00am to 5:00pm