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Monthly Meetings/ Upcoming Events Historical House Owner & Genealogy
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Timeline Of Major Events September 27, 1999 Adoption of By-Laws November 10, 2000 Received Provisional Charter September 11, 2002 Dedication of Memorial Bench On September 11, 2002, the Cornwall Community came together to remember a dark time in our history. The Cornwall Historical Society, along with the Town Government, joined in honoring the victims of September 11, 2001 with a bench (done completely through donations) placed at Chadeayne Circle. October 28, 2003 First Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser was held at the Storm King Lodge Bed and Breakfast on Pleasant Hill Road. Hal and Gay Janks hosted the event, while Lorraine and Frank Rovello coordinated the event. Many local residents came to support the Historical Society. March 7, 2003 Museum Opening The Cornwall Historical Society Museum at Town Hall officially opened to the public. September 11, 2003 Memorial Bench A wreath was placed along with flowers to honor the memory of those we lost two years earlier. The local Police, Fire and friends stood solemnly while the NYMA band marched around the Chadeayne Circle. September 2003 Obtained Honor Roll To Honor WWII Vets The dedicated wall pays tribute to Cornwalls WWII war veterans, which is housed in the Cornwall Historical Society Museum. September 2004 Cemetery Protection Law was passed to protect local family cemeteries. This Town law establishes regulations requiring Planning Board review for any structure proposed to be located within 100 feet of such a burial ground or cemetery and prohibit locations of any commercial or residential structure within 50 feet from any such burial ground and cemetery. May 2004 WWII Wall Of Honor Dedicated. It is now displayed in our museum. November 2005 In cooperation with the Cornwall Library, a display case was added at the Cornwall Library - this display changes so be sure to stop by the Library and see the current display. Historical Society information is also available. October 2008 - New headstone of Revolutionary War Patriot Isaac Van Duzor
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