We invited you to play Vintage Essex Trivia when we posted this old photo on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page last week. We asked the community to tell us what they think of the photo and if they could recognize the scene. Thank for sharing this photo with us, Todd … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Church Street, Essex, NY
Archives for September 2013
Daily Doodle: Essex Hat with Champy
Happily we had many people stop by and doodle with us at our Essex on Lake Champlain table on Downtown Essex Day 2013! One gentleman who was able to spare the time to doodle was inspired by one of our "Essex on Lake Champlain" hats that we had at the table. He used one as a … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Essex Hat with Champy
Fort Ticonderoga Awards Teacher Scholarships
Fort Ticonderoga is pleased to announce the recipients of teacher scholarships to attend the Tenth Annual Fort Ticonderoga Seminar on the American Revolution May 17-19, 2013. They are: Nicholas Costa, Gouverneur Middle School, Gouverneur, New York Natasha Gray, The Brearley … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga Awards Teacher Scholarships
Essex Heritage
In the latter half of the 19th century Essex commerce stagnated and the population contracted. But this economic and demographic downturn may actually have predicated the bountiful Essex heritage we enjoy today. "The once flourishing spirit of commercial enterprise left in its … [Read more...] about Essex Heritage
Daily Doodle: Corner of Station and Main Street in Essex, NY
This doodle was submitted to us by Lulu and Jeff at our live performance at The Depot Theatre on July 23, 2013. A collaborative doodle is a fascinating idea. I wonder which parts were drawn by which person? This doodle shows us the corner of Station Street as it meets Main … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Corner of Station and Main Street in Essex, NY