On November 12th, I participated in a Trivia Night at Schnitzels European Flavours Restaurant. Thirty-two participants in teams of four competed in a quiz that covered topics such as geography, world and local history, entertainment, and literature.
The event was a fundraiser for the Cornwall Community Museum; a museum located in Lamoureux Park since 2000. As a point of interest, the Museum’s building was originally known as the Wood House and stood on Second Street West across from the former Domtar property. Built circa 1840, it housed several generations of the Wood family until 1952. Four years later, it was acquired to function as a museum by the SDG Historical Society.
During the evening, Joshua Stephenson, a Museum Assistant, was on hand selling keepsakes such as t-shirts and framed historical prints signed by local artist, Pierre Giroux. Don Smith, the Museum Curator was also present and instrumental in contributing local history videos for the event.
The quiz was led by Dona Cruickshank, the President of the SD&G Historical Society along with her assistant, Bridget Roussy, who performed the scorekeeper duties. The Conquiztadors Team composed of four knowledgeable men earned the first-place title, with an experienced team, The Clocktowers, coming in second. Teams, Les Smarts and The Lost Villagers, tied for third place and were required to engage in a one-on-one battle, with the former ultimately winning the title.
Various door prizes were also won throughout the evening. All were contributed by local supporters: 241 Pizza, Rurban Brewery, Happy Popcorn, Mavericks Donuts, Schnitzels Restaurant, The City of Cornwall, and SDG Tourism.
Mark your calendars for more events in support of the Cornwall Community Museum. A Speaker Series is planned at Schnitzels’ backroom at 7 p.m. as follows:
December 10, 2025 – The Matriarchs of Hoople Creek – John Sliter
January 20, 2026 – Cornwall’s Sporting History – Thom Racine
February 17, 2026 – The Lost Villages – Jim Brownell
March 10, 2026 – The St. Lawrence River and Cornwall – Don Smith
For full details, visit cornwallcommunitymuseum.com or follow the museum on Facebook.
