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STOCKING STUFFERS $5! Heritage Society ornaments and mini flags are just $5!
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Our two-sided 2025 Essex Christmas ornament features a historical sketch of the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River on one side and a whimsical portrait of Essex’s favorite mascot “Cubey” on the other side! Ornaments are available in the museum gift shop or buy online:
2025 Essex Christmas ornament: $7 ($5 + $2 shipping)
Essex-Middle River Flags now available!
Our community flag’s compass motif represents the nautical and aeronautical community aspects of Essex and Middle River. Full-sized 3’x5′ flags ($50) and mini flags ($5) are now available in the gift shop or buy online:
Large Essex Flag: $55 ($50 + $5 shipping)
Mini Essex Flag: $7 ($5 + $2 shipping)
Museum photos and clippings come from the Heritage Society Baumgartner Archives and other sources, scanned by Rita Gaunt, museum photos by Sue Carter and additional research by archivist Scott Huffines.
This print archive captures a historical snapshot of life in Essex and Middle River, Maryland. The archive contains nearly 300 categorical binders documenting our community activities with articles, pamphlets, and photographs from 1969 through the 1980s. The Heritage Society has been scanning the collection to our website to share with our extended community.
As we continue to build new collections, we are seeking new materials such as photographs and ephemera that pertain to the community and business history of Essex and Middle River. Please contact essexmuseum@gmail.com if you have historical memories or items to donate or would like to become a member.
Read more about the Heritage Society Baumgartner Archives.