Jim and Colleen Van Hoven will present On the Road to Hidden Treasures: Our National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites on Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the community room of the Essex Community Church. The program will feature Jim and Colleen's reminiscences on two … [Read more...] about Jim & Colleen Van Hoven: On the Road to Hidden Treasures
Archives for 2015
Boquet Octagonal School
The one-room, one-teacher school is the most well known and loved school structure in the United States. Reports of these schools go back to 1745 before we were a nation. It seems as if every town in the country had one or more. Many of our nation’s leaders began their education … [Read more...] about Boquet Octagonal School
George Pataki: Presidential Candidate and Essex Farmer
An artisanal beef stand with a political back story has shaken up New York farming circles since it opened last month at a Manhattan greenmarket. Unlike its competitors, South Farm is quietly operated by a former New York governor: George Pataki, who is now running for … [Read more...] about George Pataki: Presidential Candidate and Essex Farmer
CATS Recognized by Land Trust Alliance (The Adirondack Almanack)
Champlain Area Trails (CATS) in Westport, NY has achieved land trust accreditation from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. “Accreditation with the Land Trust Alliance will provide greater confidence to landowners who work … [Read more...] about CATS Recognized by Land Trust Alliance (The Adirondack Almanack)
Upcoming Events at the Essex Library
The Belden Noble Memorial Library has several programs scheduled over the next few weeks: For Children Thursday, Aug 13, 2:00 pm — Every Hero has a Story: Royal Heroes with Amy Guglielmo Thursday, Aug 20, 2:00 pm — Every Hero has a Story: End-of-summer celebration For … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events at the Essex Library