We are so excited about our upcoming 51st Annual Essex Community Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 5th! We would be so grateful if you could help with sponsoring this free family event which has become a tradition for many. Your donation helps to cover the event as well as operating expenses throughout the year. (Not so) Fun fact: We pay a BGE bill too!
Download Essex Community Tree Lighting sponsorship form (PDF)
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.