Fort Ticonderoga has received a grant from the French Heritage Society to underwrite restoration work on the Fort’s Soldiers’ Barracks. The grant was given to Fort Ticonderoga, originally named Fort Carillon in 1755, because of its historic significance as a French heritage … [Read more...] about French Heritage Society Supports Restoration Project at Fort Ticonderoga
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Lakeside School: Empathy
Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm offers birth –2nd grade education based on the Waldorf philosophy on a working farm in Essex, NY. Kindergarten News: Developing Empathy This week just flew by with a birthday celebration and so many activities to engage in, it will be … [Read more...] about Lakeside School: Empathy
Chez Lin & Rays Closes for Winter; Will Reopen in Spring
Chez Lin & Rays wrapped up a successful first season at the Essex Shipyard on September 29, and I had the good fortune of dining with friends for their last hurrah. While many of us were thrilled when the Favilles opted to stay open through the end of the month, the even … [Read more...] about Chez Lin & Rays Closes for Winter; Will Reopen in Spring
Vintage Stereoview: Essex Baptist Church Steeple
We love sharing vintage artifacts and photos on our Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and inviting our visitors to play some Vintage Essex Trivia every Monday. Thank you to Todd Goff for sharing the stereoview image above with us! In the background we can see the steeple … [Read more...] about Vintage Stereoview: Essex Baptist Church Steeple
Adirondack Nonprofit Seminar: Budget-Wise Marketing and Board Motivation
Saturday, November 9 9:00AM-4:00PM Adirondack Nonprofit Seminar: Budget-Wise Marketing and Board Motivation At Whallonsburg Grange Hall Presented by Andy Robinson This year's seminar, co-hosted by Adirondack Community Trust and the Essex Community Fund will once again … [Read more...] about Adirondack Nonprofit Seminar: Budget-Wise Marketing and Board Motivation