Lakes to Locks Passage has completed the third in the series of Waterways of War guidebooks. Waterways of War: The Turning Point of the American Revolution focuses on the 1777 northern campaign of British General John Burgoyne. The book is also the centerpiece of a broader … [Read more...] about Waterways of War: The Turning Point of the American Revolution
Archives for May 2017
Ticonderoga Historical Society Receives Corridor of Commerce Grant
The Ticonderoga Historical Society has been awarded a $5,000 Corridor of Commerce Grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. The grant will fund the creation of a website and student writing competition to commemorate the 200th anniversary of steamboat … [Read more...] about Ticonderoga Historical Society Receives Corridor of Commerce Grant
Celebrate 10 Years of Lakeside School this Weekend!
Since 2006, the Essex Community has nurtured Lakeside School - growing us from a preschool in an Essex church basement, to an early childhood leader with programs for birth to grade three all themed around farm and forest exploration. Help Lakeside School celebrate 10 years of … [Read more...] about Celebrate 10 Years of Lakeside School this Weekend!
Vintage Postcard: Crown Point Lighthouse
Every Monday we share an image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Do you recognize this landmark? Although it closely resembles the Split Rock Lighthouse in Essex it is not that landmark! One member of the … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Crown Point Lighthouse
Upcoming Essex Events 5/14-5/21
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week. Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Do you know about any public … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 5/14-5/21