At the end of August we sat down with Mary Wade to gather some of her knowledge of Essex, New York's bygone days. We'll be sharing some of her nostalgic memories (and stories about her Essex art!) in the future---so keep an eye out! While we were visiting, we passed Mary one … [Read more...] about Daily Doodle: Ice Fishing on Beggs Point by Mary Wade
Mary Wade
Vintage Stereoview: Palmer Havens Gardens
We invited you to play Vintage Essex Trivia when we posted this old stereoview on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page last week, and we asked the community to tell us what they think of the photo and to share any knowledge of the scene. This photo was taken circa 1880 … [Read more...] about Vintage Stereoview: Palmer Havens Gardens
Made in Essex: Mary Wade Miniatures
Mary Wade née Mock was born in Port Kent, NY, and moved to Essex, NY, at age two when her grandfather, Wallace "Wally" Mock, took over the Essex-Charlotte ferry. She says that Essex has always been her home and every time she visits it brings back childhood memories. She grew … [Read more...] about Made in Essex: Mary Wade Miniatures
Mary Wade’s Essex Folk Art
Each winter Essex residents celebrate the holidays early during a weekend-long event called Christmas in Essex. It was this tradition which connected me to Mary Wade, a folk artist who lives in Willsboro but runs a seasonal gallery in Essex each summer. She creates painted wooden … [Read more...] about Mary Wade’s Essex Folk Art