Poetry in Essex is back! I know, it's not summer and the Adirondack Art Association is shuttered until the Canada Geese return. But poetry writers and poetry appreciators need not wait until summer for a wholesome doze of local, organic, free-range poetry. Here's the … [Read more...] about Local, Organic, Free-Range Poetry in Essex
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Update: Magic of Christmas in Essex
Only three days to go until The Magic of Christmas in Essex! Are you ready? Essex businesses are ready. Holiday vendors are ready. Santa is ready. Even Saturday's weather looks great! My excitement got the best of me yesterday, so I dropped into downtown Essex for some … [Read more...] about Update: Magic of Christmas in Essex
Essex: The Architectural Heritage
Essex: The Architectural Heritage was written by George F. McNulty and Margaret Scheinin. Published in 1971, this user-friendly examination of the architecture in Essex, New York includes photographs of Essex buildings and detailed close-ups of architectural details to illustrate … [Read more...] about Essex: The Architectural Heritage
Countdown to Magic: Christmas in Essex
A week from today Essex, New York will celebrate The Magic of Christmas in Essex. Event organizer Erin Hall promises your favorite returning vendors, exciting new vendors, Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Essex Firehouse for the community pancake breakfast (Free!) and — back by … [Read more...] about Countdown to Magic: Christmas in Essex
John Bird Burnham: Conservationist and Adventurer
Although several names emerge repeatedly in early Essex history (Gilliland, Ross, Noble, Gould, van Ormand, Eggleston, etc.) there is another legendary figure who infiltrates virtually any conversation about Essex since 1899, and that is John Bird Burnham (1869-1939). Born at … [Read more...] about John Bird Burnham: Conservationist and Adventurer