We have been reviewing the books and other items donated to our library by longtime Essex benefactor, book-collector, music-lover, and boating enthusiast, the late Donald Beggs. We will be preparing samplers from the collection, adding them to our catalog, and send you … [Read more...] about Belden Noble Memorial Library: Beggs Collection
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Old Willsboro School Given New Life
When Willsboro's new school was completed in 2001, the old school was left behind and eventually slated for demolition. However, the old school building — that first opened in 1927 — was given a second chance at life when Eli Schwartzberg saw the potential to turn it into … [Read more...] about Old Willsboro School Given New Life
Blood Drive Update
Blood is that fragile scarlet tree we carry within us. ~ Osbert Sitwell Many thanks to Kathryn Reinhardt for her post Draculas Wanted: Blood Drive Monday encouraging everyone to swing by the Essex Fire Department to donate a pint of blood. I'm not certain if any new or … [Read more...] about Blood Drive Update
Depot Theatre Mixer Welcomes Route 66 Cast & Staff
Last week the staff, board and current cast and crew working at the Depot Theatre were invited to mingle at the first mixer of the summer. This was the first in a new Depot Theatre tradition that invites everyone working at the theatre to meet and get to know each other before … [Read more...] about Depot Theatre Mixer Welcomes Route 66 Cast & Staff
Vintage Postcard: Rosslyn/Essex Waterfront
Take a look at the vintage postcard above. We invited our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia for the chance to win an Essex hat! We announced the Essex on Lake Champlain Hat Giveaway on the blog and also added this photo to our Facebook page. We asked our viewers what they … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Rosslyn/Essex Waterfront