Channeling Kevin Costner from Field of Dreams... What compelled me to drop nearly everything in my life, grab a shovel, and clear a rink of ice in Whallons Bay on Lake Champlain the weekend after a big snowstorm? No whispers from the pine trees, but I believe it could have been … [Read more...] about If You Clear It They Will Come: Skating on Lake Champlain
Essex People: Profiles of Essex, New York People
The following posts and profiles feature past and present Essex people including Essex, NY historic figures across two centuries. We hope that you enjoy reading about the individuals who shape the unique heritage of our community, and we welcome your recommendations for future profiles. If you would like to suggest (or submit) a profile to be featured on the Essex on Lake Champlain community blog please contact our People Editor, Olive Alexander. Thank you.
Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Adirondack Pie
Late last summer the Essex blog was suddenly inundated with readers hungry for information about Adirondack Pie. In addition to our first post which tackled the question, "What is Adirondack Pie?", two follow-up posts were also swamped with readers: "Adirondack Pie and Mille … [Read more...] about Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Adirondack Pie
Thanks, Essex Highway Department
What great thanks we owe our Highways crew [Essex Highway Department], for keeping our many rural and dangerous roads open during these bitter, blustery winter days and nights! Starting at 6:30 a.m., and returning throughout each blustery day and into the sometimes magical … [Read more...] about Thanks, Essex Highway Department
Scott Brayden Digs Essex History
Scott Brayden is scarcely out of college, but he has already amassed an impressive collection of 18th and 19th century historic artifacts from Essex, NY and environs. Frequent visits with his grandparents at Buena Vista Park ever since childhood have fostered his passion … [Read more...] about Scott Brayden Digs Essex History
George O. Webster’s Poetic Destiny
Last week we introduced you to Reverend George Orlia Webster, and this week we're going to celebrate the former Essex Community Church pastor's creative legacy. "Essex-on-Champlain" (stay tuned for the lyrics, and possibly even an audio recording) may be the most famous of George … [Read more...] about George O. Webster’s Poetic Destiny