Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The image above is the front and back of an old portrait dating to around the 1860s if I'm correct in saying that the man in the photo … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Civil War Soldier Portrait
American Civil War
Civil War Exhibit Closes October 14
The Adirondack History Center Museum remains open for the season until October 14, 2013. A special Civil War exhibit, The Human Face of the Adirondacks in the Civil War, which contains historic artifacts, photographs and soldiers’ letters from that period will also close on … [Read more...] about Civil War Exhibit Closes October 14
Whallonsburg Grange 2013 Fall Lyceum Series
This year's Whallonsburg Grange Fall Lyceum Series "150 Years After the Civil War: Why It Still Matters" will occur throughout the season on Tuesdays at 7:30PM. A full series ticket is $36 or the cost is $5 per lecture. Students FREE. Drop-ins welcome, come to one or all. 150 … [Read more...] about Whallonsburg Grange 2013 Fall Lyceum Series
Essex Development Stalls
Essex, New York built up an impressive head of steam in the early 19th century with steady commercial and residential growth. But the momentum would not endure. Stagnating manufacturing and commerce during the Civil War and shifting migration trends into the American West … [Read more...] about Essex Development Stalls
Final Program in Museum Civil War Lecture Series
The Adirondack History Center Museum is offering the final program in the Elizabeth HW Lawrence Summer Lecture Series on Tuesday, August 27. A full evening of events begins at 6:00 pm with a museum reception and viewing of the museum's Civil War exhibit. All are invited to a … [Read more...] about Final Program in Museum Civil War Lecture Series