Sands Ring Homestead Museum
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Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996, the Sands Ring Homestead Museum is a historic 18th century house in Cornwall, New York. It was built in 1760 by Nathaniel Sands for his cousin, Comfort, but Comfort's wife did not want to live so Nathaniel and his family moved in instead. During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Army used part of the homestead as a campsite. Nathaniel's son, David opened a general store in the first floor of the house after the war. The house is also notable as the location of the first meeting of the Cornwall Quakers in 1790. The house appears to be open to visitors on certain occasions and has been undergoing renovations. For man years, visitors could learn about life during the 18th century through hands on activities and other events. However, more recently these programs have ended due to lack of funds.
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