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Tuesday 10am - 1pm Wednesday 10am - 1pm

Cornwall, NY Historical Society

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Cornwall, NY Historical Society

Our mission is to preserve, educate and promote the history of Cornwall, Cornwall-on-Hudson and Mountainville. The wall is on display in our museum.

Founded in 1999, the Cornwall Historical Society has made considerable progress, gaining nearly 150 members and establishing a headquarters and museum in the Cornwall Town Hall, thanks to the cooperation of the Supervisor and the Town Board. The Society has a three-fold purpose: to acquaint the residents of Cornwall with our rich cultural heritage; to identify and help preserve worthy old building

s in the community; and to encourage the donation of historical items to Cornwall and provide for their proper storage and opportunity for public inspection. We are not at present able to do genealogy and property deed research. The Orange County Genealogy Society and the Cornwall Town Clerk's Office are suggested as possible sources of help in these areas. Our museum in Town Hall is an avenue to display the historic items that we have acquired and provide a meeting place for those interested in acquiring a first-hand look at Cornwall’s storied past. We present informative programs, hold dinner events for members and friends, organize the popular Wine and Cheese Event at Storm King Lodge, participate in Cornwall’s Street Fair, the Independence Day Celebration and River Fest. In September 2002, we placed a memorial bench near the Chadeayne Traffic Circle to honor victims of September 11, 2001. We also dedicated a Town of Cornwall Honor Roll to the men and women of WWII from Cornwall in deep appreciation for their services in defense of our country.

06/01/2026

Come support these Town and Village events celebrating America's 250th Anniversary! June 14 - Flag Day Festivities. July 4 - Independence Day at the Sands Ring Homestead.

05/27/2026

Mystery house. We've been asked if we have any information on this house. Unfortunately, we can't identify it. Do you recognize the house/ have any information? Is it even in Cornwall NY?

05/26/2026

Postcard: 1873 Half Moon Inn, Cornwall, N. Y.

05/25/2026

Reminder: Open house today 11:30 - 3!! Cornwall Historical Society building - behind Cornwall Town Hall

Join us for our Memorial Day Open House! Monday, May 25. See our displays! Meet some of our volunteers! Ask questions about Cornwall's history! Junior members who stop by will receive a small gift.

05/24/2026

Cornwall Memorial Day Parade 1959. From the Kane collection.

05/21/2026

Cornwall Memorial Day Parade, 1964 or 1965. From the Kane collection.

05/20/2026

Join us for our Memorial Day Open House! Monday, May 25 from 11:30 - 3. See our displays! Meet some of our volunteers! Ask questions about Cornwall's history! Junior members who stop by will receive a small gift.

Location: Cornwall Historical Society building - behind Cornwall Town Hall

05/19/2026

Cornwall Memorial Day Parade 1964. From the Kane collection.

05/15/2026

Cornwall Historical Society wishes you a happy "Bike to Work" day. Photo: Wesley Jackson standing in front of his bicycle shop on Duncan Ave, Cornwall-on-Hudson. The photo was taken by Irving Kent, early 1900s. From the Koch collection.

05/14/2026

Postcard: Willow Ave leading down to Firth Carpet. Anna's Store is pictured. circa 1906-1910.

Address

Behind Town Hall 183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY
12518

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 1pm
Wednesday	10am - 1pm

Telephone

+18455346131

Website

http://www.cornwallhistoricalsocietymuseumny.com/

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