During the month of December the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River will host our Annual Community Tree Lighting along with a variety of Museum Open House events to give you and your family the chance to tour the museum, see our holiday displays and visit our Holiday Gift Shop stocked with Essex Christmas ornaments, stocking stuffers, local history books and more!
Saturday, November 28th, 10am – 2pm: Museum Open House
Get a sneak peak out the Museum’s holiday decorations and stop by our Holiday Gift Shop for stocking stuffers!
Saturday, December 5th, 5pm-7pm: Community Tree Lighting
Join us for DJ fun, gifts for kids, fire trucks, photo opportunities with Santa, the Grinch and Cubey! FREE EVENT! It’s the most wonderful night of the year in Essex!
Sunday, December 6th, 2pm-5pm: Museum Open House
Tour our holiday-decorated museum and stop by our Holiday Gift Shop for stocking stuffers!
Thursday, December 10th, 5pm-7pm: Museum Open House
Tour our holiday-decorated museum and stop by our Holiday Gift Shop for stocking stuffers!
Saturday, December 12th, 11am-2pm: Museum Open House
Saturday, December 19th, 10am-1pm: Museum Open House
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.