About Us
History
On March 4, 1995 at a meeting in Wharton, New Jersey, Bylaws were approved and officers elected to establish the Cornish Heritage Society East, the only Cornish society east of Michigan at the time.
The eastern states attracted thousands of Cornish to Appalachian mines. Other 'Cornish Cousins' came to fish, farm and build ships. Prior to 1995 little was known of the Cornish presence east of Michigan or Wisconsin. CHSE has begun to change that.
We hope to search out descendants of those immigrants and have them join with us to learn about Cornish life and heritage as well as its history. Together we want to research, record and preserve the history of the Cornish in NJ, NY and New England.
Most members have done some research into their Cornish family history and plan to do more. Some are beginners and need help in learning to do research. We can offer that help. Through our newsletter, the Cornish Crier, we hope to learn more about Cornwall - its culture and traditions and our Cornish immigrants.
Contact
Cornish Heritage Society East
c/o Joan Wheeler
471 South Avenue
Fanwood NJ 07023 USA
908-654-5245
feedback@cornishcrier.com
Mitten da - Good Morning
Deth da dhys - Good Day
Nos da - Good Night
Membership
Inpidual: $15.00
Student: $5.00
Family, within the same house: $20.00
Sponsor: $30.00
Patron: $50.00
Make checks payable to CHSE and send to:
Cornish Heritage Society East
c/o Joan Wheeler
471 South Avenue
Fanwood NJ 07023 USA
Kernow bys vykken!
(Cornwall forever!)