The American Revolution erased most of the early settlement in William Gilliland's "baronial estate" along the Adirondack coast of Lake Champlain, but the region subsequently recovered and experienced rapid economic development and population growth. Essex Booms Essex's … [Read more...] about Essex Booms in Late 1700s and Early 1800s
Archives for August 2013
Daily Doodle: Essex Boat Doodle by Hanna
Quite possibly the sunniest sun doodle (and jolliest boat doodle) we've received so far! Many thanks to Hanna who dazzled us on August 7, 2013 during Downtown Essex Day 2013 with this exuberant illustration of summer fun, boating on Lake Champlain. Are you inspired to doodle … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Essex Boat Doodle by Hanna
Chinese Artist Yin Zhong Helps Raise Funds for CFES
An artist from China visiting the Adirondacks raises thousands of dollars to help CFES send students in need to college. (Borderless North) A visiting artist from Shanghai, China, Yin Zhong came to the Adirondacks this summer and was blown away by the abundance of nature and the … [Read more...] about Chinese Artist Yin Zhong Helps Raise Funds for CFES
Essex Doodles Weekly: We Want You to Doodle Essex!
Have you checked out EssexNY.us yet? This is the new online home for the Essex Events Calendar and The Doodler's Guide to Essex, NY. The Essex Events Calendar is the quickest way to discover what’s happening in and around Essex, New York. Remember the next time your scheduling … [Read more...] about Essex Doodles Weekly: We Want You to Doodle Essex!
Essex Farm: Big Harvests
Wondering about what's new from Essex Farm? Hear the update from Kristin Kimball below: "We are at the center of the bounty right now. My sister Kelly is visiting from New York City and this morning she and I loaded Miranda and Jane on the pony and walked out to Monument field … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Big Harvests