To keep you up to speed on the upcoming events of the week in and around Essex, NY, we're going to share an update every Sunday here on the Essex on Lake Champlain Blog with information gathered from the Essex Calendar of Events on our sister website www.essexny.us. Peruse the … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 9/1-9/8
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Essex in the War of 1812
Unlike the unfortunate fate which befell Essex and Willsboro during the American Revolution, the War of 1812 accelerated the Essex boom underway at the turn of the century. In addition to provisioning troops, natural resource extraction and manufacturing Essex shipyards produced … [Read more...] about Essex in the War of 1812
SUP & Yoga Workshop on Boquet River
SUP/Yoga! Split Rock Outfitter & Guides Lake Champlain Yoga Arts 3 Hour - SUP/Yoga Workshop (1- 4 pm) Sunday - September 8, 2013 $75 per person per trip, $85 week before 10 person maximum per trip Combine SUP & Yoga! Join us for a leisurely Sunday on the Boquet … [Read more...] about SUP & Yoga Workshop on Boquet River
Essex Settled 1765
A very long time ago – not before the debut of doodling (which stretches way back to the dark cave walls of history) but well before Essex was founded – the area was settled by William Gilliland. So far as we can tell the dear slice of wilderness along the majestic lake was … [Read more...] about Essex Settled 1765
Old Willsboro School Given New Life
When Willsboro's new school was completed in 2001, the old school was left behind and eventually slated for demolition. However, the old school building — that first opened in 1927 — was given a second chance at life when Eli Schwartzberg saw the potential to turn it into … [Read more...] about Old Willsboro School Given New Life