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
Archives for 2017
Champlain Valley Film Series to Show HIDDEN FIGURES
The Champlain Valley Film Series will present the film Hidden Figures on Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Whallonsburg Grange Hall. This is the triumphant, extraordinary true story of three African-American women who battled deeply entrenched racism and sexism to become … [Read more...] about Champlain Valley Film Series to Show HIDDEN FIGURES
College For Every Student Summit Tackles Student Readiness for 21st-Century Careers
Fifty-four educators, corporate leaders, philanthropists and elected officials came together at the College For Every Student (CFES) Summit May 4-5 in Essex, N.Y. They generated approaches to advance college-and-career readiness for all students. George Pataki, former New York … [Read more...] about College For Every Student Summit Tackles Student Readiness for 21st-Century Careers
Spirit of Place: Celebrating the Arts in the Champlain Valley
Artists living in, visiting, or working in the Champlain Valley are invited to enter up to three works of art in the 10th Annual Spirit of Place Art Exhibition taking place at the Westport Heritage House from July 1 to September 4, 2017. The art exhibit is open to the public … [Read more...] about Spirit of Place: Celebrating the Arts in the Champlain Valley
Essex Ferry Spring Schedule 2017
The Essex-Charlotte ferry began operating on its spring schedule Monday, May 1, 2016. The ferries operating at this crossing will arrive hourly in the morning and evening and every half-hour in between. Departs NY: 6:30 am-8:30 pm Arrives every hour from 6:30 am to 10:30 … [Read more...] about Essex Ferry Spring Schedule 2017