'Tis of the good ship Nautigal That I would tell a tale. The Lake was rough, The sun was hot, The north wind blew a gale. We gathered victuals, kids and worms And waited on the dock To hear the grave decision Of our Captain Harold Mock. At last he spoke the waited … [Read more...] about The Tale of the Mighty Fish Fry, by Caldy Hilbert
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Vintage Stereoview: Noble Clemons House
It's time for another vintage Essex, NY, image! This is the first in a series of stereoviews that we have recently acquired. We shared this image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page last week and asked our viewers to identify what they could see in the photo and what … [Read more...] about Vintage Stereoview: Noble Clemons House
Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company Opening Weekend
The Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company is getting ready to open for the season! Based in Plattsburgh, NY, they will reopen tours next weekend. If you like ghost stories or enjoy history, then consider taking a tour with this group to get a taste of local heritage. It's … [Read more...] about Greater Adirondack Ghost and Tour Company Opening Weekend
Local Historic Audio Recordings at SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Plattsburgh’s Feinberg Library’s Special Collections has recently gained hundreds of local historic audio recordings! The source of these recordings span across Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties, and give us insight into the history and heritage of that large … [Read more...] about Local Historic Audio Recordings at SUNY Plattsburgh
Essex-Charlotte Steam Ferry Brochure
Did you know that the ferries operating at the Essex-Charlotte ferry crossing used to be operated by steam? Well, they did! Before major fossil fuels were used and became readily available our ferry was powered by steam. And before that? They had horse-power. That's right, actual … [Read more...] about Essex-Charlotte Steam Ferry Brochure