The 1812 Homestead is a historic site in Willsboro, NY that is a living farm and museum and offers visitors an educational and hands on experience of life on a 19th century farm. Unfortunately, one week ago tragedy struck and a fire caused massive damage to several of the … [Read more...] about 1812 Homestead Asks for Assistance After Fire
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Adirondack Harvest Festival Hikes
The Adirondack Harvest Festival is fast approaching! Celebrate local farms, innovative farmers, tasty beer/cider/wine, great music, and CATS Trails at the Adirondack Harvest Festival on Friday and Saturday, September 16 and 17! It all takes place at the Essex County … [Read more...] about Adirondack Harvest Festival Hikes
Vintage Postcard: Steamers Ticonderoga and Vermont
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. When do you think this postcard dates to? What can you tell us about the steamers featured on the front? If you can't tell at first glace … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Steamers Ticonderoga and Vermont
Essex Library Rotating Collection Update
Here's the latest rotating collections at the Belden Noble Memorial Library. These books and CDs will be at the library until early October. Nonfiction Seeking serenity : the 10 new rules for Enayati, 155.9 ENA Unstoppable : harnessing science to Nye, Bill, 363.738 Nye … [Read more...] about Essex Library Rotating Collection Update
Essex Farm: Climax of Tomato Season
Here’s the recent news from Kristin Kimball at Essex Farm: "The harvest wagon is stacked high with heavy, red-ripe tomatoes today. This is probably the climax of tomato season. The drizzle and humidity we had this week will accelerate the growth of the various blights and … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: Climax of Tomato Season