Batter Up! Batter up! It’s springtime in Essex, and the spirit of Opening Day is in the air once again. From the championship runs of the Essex Moose to the days when Orioles stars like Brooks Robinson visited Essex, the museum’s Baumgartner Collection Book #74: Baseball captures it all. Take a look at Essex baseball … Read more
Does a fortune in gold bars and coins still lie beneath the shifting sands of the Chesapeake? Explore the 19th-century legend of Joseph Hart, a cautious tavern owner said to have buried his wealth to keep it safe from robbers. From mysterious maps to decades of failed expeditions, discover the enduring riddle of a treasure … Read more
Serving Our Country features the men and women from our own backyards—streets like Marlyn Avenue, Stemmers Run, and Bowleys Quarters—who answered the call to service. By digitizing these vintage records, we ensure that the personal sacrifices and local milestones of our veterans remain a permanent part of Eastern Baltimore County’s history. Below are some excerpts … Read more
Get ready for a glittering look back at the historic Essex and Middle River Beauty Pageants of the 1970s and ’80s! This spectacular collection dives straight into pure local glamour, packed with vintage photographs, original program pamphlets, and classic articles capturing hometown contestants competing for crowns like Miss Baltimore County. It’s a dazzling trip down … Read more
Dive deep into the fascinating stories of Hart, Miller, and Pooles Islands—from their early days as distinct pieces of Chesapeake history to their ultimate transformation into the beloved Hart-Miller Island State Park! This spectacular collection is packed with vintage community memories, classic local clippings, and incredible historical snapshots. It’s a wonderful, nostalgic look at how … Read more
Baumgartner Collection Book #73: Police and Auxiliary Download PDF View on archive.org Nov. 14, 1962, Eastern Beacon
Museum Ghost Hunts Spend an evening with your group hunting for ghosts at the Heritage Museum! Contact us at essexmuseum@gmail.com or (443) 579-5266 to set up a ghost hunt with your group. Haunted Happenings at the Museum The “Moaning Man” driftwood sculpture from the 1800s has been heard throughout the museum. Ghostly organ and violin music … Read more
Fire engine at Essex Fire Station, 1957. The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River now resides at that location. Date – 8/3/1957 Contributor – Gary Kadolph, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute
Evening Magazine’s Linnea Anderson visits the Essex Heritage Society Museum, 1979. Date: 1979-06-21
Alex Baumgartner, 1978 “Believer — Alex Baumgartner, shown here in the Heritage Society Museum, says Essex has a proud history.” Creator – Walter M. McCardell, Baltimore Sun Date – 3-8-1978
