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CURRENT EXHIBITION

How did a small farming village take part in a revolution?

WAR STORIES: CORNWALL IN THE REVOLUTION

Featuring historic documents, objects, works of art, maps, and other materials, most of them from the Cornwall Historical Society’s own collections, this exhibition will bring together stories of diverse individuals and the larger events of the Revolutionary War to teach visitors about the personal decisions Cornwall’s people made as they fought for liberty and independence from 1775 to 1783.

Opening Saturday, May 23, 2026

RESEARCH & COLLECTIONS

The Cornwall Historical Society preserves and provides access to a wide number of resources and materials related to the history of Cornwall and its people. A request for access should be submitted in writing by filling out our Contact form. For additional information, please visit the Research & Collections tab in the menu ribbon above.

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