Town of Cornwall
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Renita McGuinness

Town Historian

183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY 12518

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History of Cornwall - 4th of July

This is a 2024 digitized restoration of the 16mm Dorfman family movies filmed by Dr. David L. Dorfman, who, with this wife, Mrs. Dolce Stern Dorfman, started Cornwall's annual Independence Day celebration in 1950.

It has been shared with the Town Historian for our archives and the enhancement of our mission by their daughter, Dr. Sally Faith Dorfman (aka Mrs. Steven G. Sirota), who retains all rights and ownership.

More information about the history of the 4th of July in Cornwall can be found on the Cornwall Independence Day Committee's website: cornwall4th.org/about-us

 

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Upcoming Events

Music in the Park

Aug 17, 2025 6:00 PM — Aug 17, 2025 7:30 PM   
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Also in Blue Trio - Classic Pop

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    Aug 17, 2025 6:00 PM — Aug 17, 2025 7:30 PM

Music in the Park

Aug 24, 2025 6:00 PM — Aug 24, 2025 7:30 PM   
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Art Lillard's On Time Quartet - Classic Jazz

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Music in the Park

Aug 31, 2025 6:00 PM — Aug 31, 2025 7:30 PM   
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Jazz Pioneers - Big Band Standards

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    Aug 31, 2025 6:00 PM — Aug 31, 2025 7:30 PM

Town Hall Closed - Holiday

Sep 01, 2025 — Sep 01, 2025   
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CCAC Meeting

Sep 02, 2025 7:00 PM — Sep 02, 2025 8:00 PM   
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