OUR MISSION
The Hughes Memorial Union is a community hub that promotes learning, work, wellness and the local economy. It encompasses The Local, a market for farmers and artisans, The Union, a venue for collaborating, and The Hughes Memorial Library, held in trust for future growth.
415 Sharon Goshen Turnpike | West Cornwall, CT | 06796
The Local
Your neighborhood shop filled with local meat, fresh locally baked bread and sweets along with crafts and creations all made in the northwest corner.
Wellness
A collective dedicated to health and well-being with weekly classes by local practitioners open to all.
Hughes Library
An emerging cultural space for Cornwall
The Union, a venue for collaborating and meeting, is currently under renovation.
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THE LOCAL
The Local is our very own artisan store containing a little bit of everything. From local meat and vegetables, freshly baked bread and desserts to artisan crafts and art for your walls, this store really has it all! Profits from The Local are given back to the community with local artisans receiving 90 percent of the sale.
Hours of Operation
- Fridays from noon til 4:00 P.M.
- Saturdays from 11:00 AM til 5:00 P.M.
YOGA & MORE
The Wellness Collective was created with community in mind. Weekly yoga, wellness and dance classes mean there is a place for everyone. Any person can use this space so if there isn’t a class in the calendar, feel free to reach out an plan a class of your own.
All wellness classes take place upstairs and can be accessed through the side door.
Email teachers directly to confirm your class.
The Hughes Library
An evolving space for pop-up shows and shops. The library is currently featuring:
- Belinda Sinclair, conjurecamp.com, a magicienne with weekly shows for adults and kids
- The Cornwall Whale, a curated store by Lindsay Stadig, @future.hermit Saturdays and Sundays noon to 6pm
Visit us at 35 Lower River Road, West Cornwall, CT
THE UNION
Update: The Union is unavailable until further notice as we try and solve our heating issue in the back of the building.
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EVENTS
Contact our team to learn more about this space