"Essex became the largest and most successful port on Lake Champlain in the early 19th century." (Hislop, David C., Jr. Images of America: Essex on Lake Champlain. Charleston, SC: Arcadia Pub., 2009. Print. Images of America. 27) Following the War of 1812 Essex prosperity did … [Read more...] about Essex Prosperity 1820 to 1830
Archives for August 2013
Essex Farm Tour: Farmers Only
FARMERS ONLY TOUR Time: September 14th, 2013. Tour at 10am; Lunch at Noon; Afternoon session 1-3pm Suggested Donation: $10 Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, delicious food for potluck, your own place setting. Address: 2503 NYS Route 22, Essex, NY, 12936. … [Read more...] about Essex Farm Tour: Farmers Only
Lakeside Back to School
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm offers birth –2nd grade education based on the Waldorf philosophy on a working farm in Essex, NY. Back-to-School The sun is brilliantly shining today into the windows of Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm. The faculty and staff have been … [Read more...] about Lakeside Back to School
Essex Doodles Weekly: From Booms to Boats
Have you discovered of our new sister website, EssexNY.us? This is the new online home for the Essex Events Calendar and The Doodler's Guide to Essex, NY. The Essex Events Calendar is the quickest way to discover what’s happening in and around Essex, New York. Check out the … [Read more...] about Essex Doodles Weekly: From Booms to Boats
Daily Doodle: Essex Dock House by David Brayden
At our table during Downtown Essex Day this summer (2013) we prompted the passing crowds to draw Essex doodles. We asked potential doodlers, "What's the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Essex, New York?" David Brayden stopped by and mentioned that he loved … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Essex Dock House by David Brayden