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The Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River, Inc. is an all-volunteer organization, relying on the generous donations from individuals like yourself to pay for operating costs and expenses. In this photo, firefighters from Essex Station 7 replace the U.S. flag that flies over the museum, made possible by member donations. Donate Items to the … Read more

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Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River 516 Eastern Blvd, Essex, Maryland 21221 Phone: (443) 579-5266 Email: essexmuseum@gmail.com

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Heritage Society Names New ‘Right Hand Man’

By Dan Baldwin (The Avenue News, 2/5/2016) The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River has a new vice president. Newly-elected President Terri Knachel nominated Rhonda Hardesty as her “right hand man” during the group’s monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 4th, 2016. Knachel was named the museum’s president last month after June Donovan stepped down from … Read more

Heritage Museum is Essex’s Best-Kept Secret

The Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River and its Heritage Museum is the perfect place to learn about the community’s history. By Keith Roberts (Essex-Middle River Patch, 4/18/2011) It is educational, entertaining, nostalgic, historic and quite possibly the best-kept secret the community of Essex and Middle River has to offer. I am speaking of … Read more

About Us

The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River, Inc. is a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers whose goal is the preservation of the history of Essex and Middle River, Maryland. We understand the value of history and we want to share and preserve this community’s heritage and pass it unto our children, grandchildren and all … Read more

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Donovan to leave Essex Day, Heritage Society

By Dan Baldwin (Avenue News, 1/5/2016) Essex resident June Donovan wears many hats. Though many may not recognize her name, they are surely familiar with her work. For more than 12 years she has served as a co-chair for the annual Essex Day Festival and has been the president of the Heritage Society of Essex … Read more