Have you heard of The Kent Camp? Did you know that Kent School, a college preparatory school in Connecticut, has an historic connection (or two or three) to Essex and environs? It was news to me—welcome news—especially considering John Bird Burnham is once again at the heart of … [Read more...] about The Kent Camp: John Bird Burnham and Kent School
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Vintage Photo: Lake Champlain from Crater Club
We shared the vintage postcard above on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page last Monday and invited our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. Does this view in this photo seem familiar to you? The photo is titled, "A Glimpse of Lake Champlain from Crater Club, Essex, … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: Lake Champlain from Crater Club
Tuesday Night Potluck
Every Tuesday, there's a gathering in Essex of regulars who meet for dinner. Usually the menu contains fresh, local food made with the current seasonal vegetables or fruit. There's a modest selection of wine to share, and often cornbread still warm from the oven. Sometimes the … [Read more...] about Tuesday Night Potluck
Vintage Brochure: Visit Essex on Lake Champlain
Did you enjoy the 1957 Ferry Brochure we posted a week ago? If you're enjoying the nostalgic artifacts we've been posting, let us know with a comment below this post or on Facebook / Twitter. We really appreciate your feedback. And if you happen to have interesting vintage Essex, … [Read more...] about Vintage Brochure: Visit Essex on Lake Champlain
Cape Cod Knockabouts
The Split Rock Yacht Club (SRYC) maintains a small but active racing fleet of Cape Cod Knockabouts which are raced weekly during the summer. This enduring tradition provides excitement for Crater Club sailors and an elegant backdrop for landscape photographers and … [Read more...] about Cape Cod Knockabouts