We're trying to post original Essex doodles every day as a way to inspire you to explore Essex in new, creative and possibly even whimsical ways on our new site EssexNY.us. It's a fun challenge and we're hoping you'll help us. [This is] a chance for you to dive into the creative … [Read more...] about Essex Doodles Weekly: From Steamboats to Bombs
Champlain Canal
College For Every Student Welcomes Two New Employees
College For Every Student (CFES), a national nonprofit based in Essex, NY, that works with low-income youth to help them achieve college success, is welcoming two new employees to its team of professionals. Joining CFES are Tobi Hay, College Ambassador, and Emily Owens, … [Read more...] about College For Every Student Welcomes Two New Employees
Steamboats and The Champlain Canal
In the early decades of the 1800s stately sloops were joined on Lake Champlain by an increasing number of steamboats, an efficient new maritime technology offering speed and improved upwind navigational ability. Lake Champlain quickly became a bustling shipping highway, and Essex … [Read more...] about Steamboats and The Champlain Canal
Champlain Avenue Update
I recently had the pleasure of swinging my Champlain Avenue in Westport New York recently to visit with friend and proprietor, Kathryn Cramer. It's exciting to see one of Westport's newest commercial ventures hitting its stride. Champlain Avenue, a bookstore and consignment … [Read more...] about Champlain Avenue Update
Vintage Brochure: Visit Essex on Lake Champlain
Did you enjoy the 1957 Ferry Brochure we posted a week ago? If you're enjoying the nostalgic artifacts we've been posting, let us know with a comment below this post or on Facebook / Twitter. We really appreciate your feedback. And if you happen to have interesting vintage Essex, … [Read more...] about Vintage Brochure: Visit Essex on Lake Champlain