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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Town Board Work Session

Feb 10, 2026 7:00 PM — Feb 10, 2026 8:00 PM   
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Planning Board Work Session

Feb 12, 2026 1:30 PM — Feb 12, 2026 3:30 PM   
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Feb 16, 2026 — Feb 16, 2026   
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Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

Feb 17, 2026 7:00 PM — Feb 17, 2026 8:00 PM   
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Town Board Meeting

Feb 24, 2026 7:00 PM — Feb 24, 2026 8:00 PM   
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