In 1817 John Gould began purchasing parcels of land just south of Essex's town center to combine into a property upon which he could build his home. By the time his house was built he owned nearly the entire block ("Essex: An Architectural Guide." 14). The John Gould House was … [Read more...] about John Gould House
Archives for December 2012
Kay Olan, Mohawk Storyteller Connects Two Worlds
Mohawk storyteller Kay Olan (Ionataiewas) shares traditional Iroquois (Haudenosaunee) stories to challenge stereotypes about Native Americans by exposing children and adults to her culture. "We are proud of our identity," Olan explains. She describes herself as "living in two … [Read more...] about Kay Olan, Mohawk Storyteller Connects Two Worlds
Essex Church Christmas Services
As our community celebrates the holiday season you may be wondering what Essex, New York churches have planned for Christmas services. Essex Community Church The Essex Community Church will hold its annual Christmas Sunday service with special music December 23, at 10:15 a.m. A … [Read more...] about Essex Church Christmas Services
Full and By Farm: No Adventures This Week
I heard last week that "adventure is just poor planning"—a quote by Roald Amundsen, leader of the first team to successfully reach the South Pole in December of 1911. I'm happy to report very little excitement from this past grey and soggy week. We've continued to quietly … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: No Adventures This Week
Images of America: Essex on Lake Champlain, by David C. Hislop Jr.
Essex on Lake Champlain (Images of America) is a beautiful collection of historical photographs of Essex, New York. Author David C. Hislop Jr. accompanies the important documentary images with informative descriptions that illuminate the culture and heritage of this … [Read more...] about Images of America: Essex on Lake Champlain, by David C. Hislop Jr.