We shared the vintage postcard above on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page last Monday and invited our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Does this view in this photo seem familiar to you? The photo is titled, "Looking South From Park, Essex, NY." It's Beggs Point … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Lake Champlain from Beggs Park
Beggs Park
Create Your Own Sunshine
I'm not sure who originally taught us this lesson, but Sonny and Cher, Neil Sedaka and many others have reminded us over the years. Some days you just have to create your own sunshine. I love that Essex sunburst motif presiding over the principal intersection in the middle of … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Sunshine
Outdoor Performance of Taliesin at Beggs Park
Last Tuesday I attended a special performance in Essex's Beggs Park. The Mettawee River Theatre Company was in town for one night only to perform their beautiful and funny interpretation of the Welsh legend Taliesin. Under the Artistic Direction of mask maker, designer … [Read more...] about Outdoor Performance of Taliesin at Beggs Park
Downtown Essex Day Update
For many Essex, NY residents and visitors Downtown Essex Day is their favorite summer celebration, reuniting generations of Essex fans. Today we're looking forward to meeting you at the 34th Downtown Essex Day on Saturday, August, 3 from 10AM to 4PM, rain or shine. Crazed … [Read more...] about Downtown Essex Day Update
Downtown Essex Day 2013
The historic hamlet of Essex, NY, on the shore of Lake Champlain, plans to host its 34th Downtown Essex Day on Saturday, August, 3 from 10AM to 4PM, rain or shine. Downtown Essex Day Activities A lively mix of long-time favorites will once again engage visitors of all ages. … [Read more...] about Downtown Essex Day 2013