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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Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

Jul 28, 2025 6:30 PM — Jul 28, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Jul 28, 2025 6:30 PM — Jul 28, 2025 8:00 PM

Music in the Park

Aug 03, 2025 6:30 PM — Aug 03, 2025 8:00 PM   
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Barrelhouse Blues Band - Classic Blues/Rock

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    Aug 03, 2025 6:30 PM — Aug 03, 2025 8:00 PM

Planning Board Meeting

Aug 04, 2025 7:00 PM — Aug 04, 2025 8:00 PM   
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CCAC Meeting

Aug 05, 2025 7:00 PM — Aug 05, 2025 8:00 PM   
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Music in the Park

Aug 10, 2025 6:00 PM — Aug 10, 2025 7:30 PM   
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Strato G - Progressive Jazz

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    Aug 10, 2025 6:00 PM — Aug 10, 2025 7:30 PM