Cornwall, NY Historical Society

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.

Reminder: Town and Village Flag Day Festivities tomorrow, June 14.Village Bandstand concert 1-2:30Sands Ring Homestead O...
06/13/2026

Reminder: Town and Village Flag Day Festivities tomorrow, June 14.
Village Bandstand concert 1-2:30
Sands Ring Homestead Open House 3 - 5:30
Evening concert at Town Hall Bandstand 6:30 pm

Stop by the lobby of the Cornwall Public Library to see our new display!! Cornwall - July 4, 1976. All photos and objec...
06/12/2026

Stop by the lobby of the Cornwall Public Library to see our new display!! Cornwall - July 4, 1976. All photos and objects in the display (except the blue shirt in the lower left) pertain to the bicentennial celebration in Cornwall. Featuring photos of festivities at Donahue Farm and the parade.

Save the date! OPEN HOUSE!Come join us July 4th from 10 - 3:30! Junior Members, remember to bring your membership cards...
06/11/2026

Save the date! OPEN HOUSE!
Come join us July 4th from 10 - 3:30!
Junior Members, remember to bring your membership cards in order to receive a gift!
This artwork, created by Lois Lee, is found on a 4th of July t-shirt from 2015 that we have in our collection. The t-shirt is now on display in our new Fourth of July showcase.

Celebrating 250, Remembering 200! Cornwall, NY July 4,1976 parade.
06/10/2026

Celebrating 250, Remembering 200! Cornwall, NY July 4,1976 parade.

Today at noon!
06/10/2026

Today at noon!

Celebrating 250. Remembering 200. Cornwall, NY July 4, 1976 parade.
06/09/2026

Celebrating 250. Remembering 200. Cornwall, NY July 4, 1976 parade.

You are invited for Harriet J. Terry Day! June 10th at noon. 24 Idlewild Ave. Cornwall on Hudson.
06/04/2026

You are invited for Harriet J. Terry Day! June 10th at noon. 24 Idlewild Ave. Cornwall on Hudson.

Celebrating 250 - Remembering 200.
06/03/2026

Celebrating 250 - Remembering 200.

Celebrating 250. Remembering 200. "I'm Proud to be a Farmer" float from Jones Farm, Inc. July 4, 1976. From the Paolini ...
06/02/2026

Celebrating 250. Remembering 200. "I'm Proud to be a Farmer" float from Jones Farm, Inc. July 4, 1976. From the Paolini collection.

Come support these Town and Village events celebrating America's 250th Anniversary! June 14 - Flag Day Festivities. Jul...
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.

Address

Behind Town Hall 183 Main Street
Cornwall, NY
12518

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18455346131

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