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Paint the Bridge Day in Cornwall

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of its famous covered bridge, the town of Cornwall, Conn. is holding four celebratory events from July through October of this year. The first is “Paint the Bridge Day,” from 9 to 6 p.m., Saturday, July 26, on Rte. 128, in the village of West Cornwall, Conn. 06796.

Professional and amateur artists alike are invited to create works inspired by the bridge, using any medium they choose, working alongside some of Cornwall’s locally and nationally known artists. 

Paint, photograph or sculpt the Cornwall Covered Bridge; the Housatonic River over which it crosses or the classic New England village of West Cornwall from 9 to 2 p.m. A public reception will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Cornwall Pottery in West Cornwall, during which the art will be displayed and available for sale.

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The iconic, rust-red Covered Bridge was completed during the Civil War in 1864 and inducted into the National Register of Historic places in 1975. Paint the Bridge day will take place rain or shine on July 26.

 To find out more about the Town of Cornwall’s attractions, artists, shops and events, visit www.explorecornwallct.com.

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