The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River will host a Halloween Greenmount Cemetery Tour on October 31, 2026 at 1PM at 1501 Greenmount Avenue in Baltimore. The Tour of Greenmount Cemetery will be led by Historian Paul M. Blitz who will give an overview of how a former country estate became one of Baltimore’s famous cemeteries. Cost is $10 per person and is limited to 20 people. Tour benefits The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River. For reservations, please contact sergeant007@live.com
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.