The Battle of the Bouquet River Willsboro, New York MAY 13, 1814 PA! PA! THE BRITCHES IS COMIN! THE BRITCHES IS COMIN! These are the words yelled by young Elihu Higby to his father Levi as he ran in the door of the Higby’s Willsboro distillery on that day in 1814, to … [Read more...] about The Battle of the Bouquet River
Battle of the Boquet
Upcoming Essex Events 6/8-6/15
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week! Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Monday, June 9, 2014 Blood … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 6/8-6/15
Battle of the Boquet Bicentennial Celebration on June 14
Battle of the Boquet Downtown Celebration Date: Saturday, June 14th, 2014 (Flag Day) Location: Historic Downtown Willsboro, NY Time: 8:00AM to 5:00PM Celebration Events Re-dedication Ceremony & Commemorative Addresses (Bandstand on Gilliland Lane) Militia Camp Life … [Read more...] about Battle of the Boquet Bicentennial Celebration on June 14
New History Programs and Books at Essex Library
Here's the latest news from the Belden Noble Memorial Library. Hope to see you in the library soon! History Programs On Saturday, May 31 at 11:00 a.m, Library Assistant Julie Steeves will present photos from her recent trip to Concord, Massachusetts, scene of the start of the … [Read more...] about New History Programs and Books at Essex Library