Essex will host its annual town-wide market day on Saturday, August 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Downtown Essex Day was started 35 years ago by a handful of residents who wanted to spice up the last month of summer. Back then, folks made pies, cookies, and ice cream. … [Read more...] about Downtown Essex Day to be Held on August 2
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Old Photo: Essex Parade
Each Monday we share an Essex photo or artifact on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. In honor of Independence Day I've shared this old photo taken during a 4th of July parade of the past. Looks like it may be close … [Read more...] about Old Photo: Essex Parade
Vintage Postcard: Main Street Essex
Each Monday we share an Essex photo or artifact on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. This postcard is titled "Main St. Looking North, Essex, NY." What do you recognize? What has changed with this view of Main … [Read more...] about Vintage Postcard: Main Street Essex
CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success
It started with a brief conversation last January between Chris Maron of Champlain Area Trails and Rick Dalton, owner of the Essex Inn and CEO of College for Every Student (CFES). CATS had a successful "hamlet-to-hamlet" hike the previous October and the idea of an "inn-to-inn" … [Read more...] about CATS’ Grand Hike A Great Success
Bi-Centennial Commemoration of The Battle of the Boquet on May 14
A Bi-Centennial Commemoration of THE BATTLE OF THE BOQUET During THE WAR OF 1812 In Remembrance of the 200th Anniversary of a Historic Battle fought on our shores May 14th, 1814. May 14, 2014, will mark the 200th Anniversary of The Battle of the Boquet, a battle … [Read more...] about Bi-Centennial Commemoration of The Battle of the Boquet on May 14