FREE EVENT! Step back in time and explore our museum collections, featuring our newly updated Toy Shop, Music Room, Candle Shop, Paranormal Room and Ballestone exhibits! It’s the perfect weekend outing for history buffs and families alike. While you’re here, visit our gift shop to pick up unique local treasures, from our newly-designed Essex/Middle River flag and custom holiday ornaments to exclusive Cubey items and books detailing our deep local roots. We can’t wait to see you there!
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.