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

Town Board Meeting

Jun 17, 2025 7:00 PM — Jun 17, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Jun 17, 2025 7:00 PM — Jun 17, 2025 8:00 PM

Planning Board Work Session

Jun 19, 2025 1:30 PM — Jun 19, 2025 2:30 PM   
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    Jun 19, 2025 1:30 PM — Jun 19, 2025 2:30 PM

Music in the Park

Jun 22, 2025 6:30 PM — Jun 22, 2025 8:00 PM   
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The Bog Dogs - Classic Pop

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    Jun 22, 2025 6:30 PM — Jun 22, 2025 8:00 PM

Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting

Jun 23, 2025 6:30 PM — Jun 23, 2025 8:00 PM   
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    Jun 23, 2025 6:30 PM — Jun 23, 2025 8:00 PM

Music in the Park

Jun 29, 2025 6:30 PM — Jun 29, 2025 8:00 PM   
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Main Street Jazz Ensemble - Classic Jazz/Pop

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    Jun 29, 2025 6:30 PM — Jun 29, 2025 8:00 PM