The mission statement of The Cornwall Historical Society is to preserve, educate and promote the history of Cornwall, Cornwall-on-Hudson and Mountainville.
Preserve - Educate - Promote
The Cornwall Historical Society was formed in 1999 by community members who joined together and attempted to save the historic Silliman School building which was located on the corner of Hazen and Main Street in the Town of Cornwall. Unfortunately, the building was razed, but as a result of their effort, the Society was born. The Silliman School building appears in the historical society's logo.
Timeline of Cornwall Historical Society
2000 - Provisional Charter
2003 - September 11 memorial bench dedicated 2003 - First fundraiser 2003 - First museum opened at Town Hall 2003 - Obtained Cornwall WWII Honor Roll 2004 - Created Cornwall cemetery protection law 2006- Website established 2011 - William E. Fulton Scholarship created 2013 - NY State Absolute Charter granted 2014 - Andrew J. Maroney Jr Wall of Honor created 2015 - A Night at the Museum Book Club began 2016 - Willow Avenue School 2nd grade student visitation 2018 - Official logo created 2019 - 20th anniversary celebrated 2021 - Harriet Josephine Terry historic marker placed 2021 - Moved into building behind Town Hall |
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