By Dan Baldwin (Avenue News, 12/19/14) Trisha and Bill Hartley celebrated their marriage on Saturday, Dec. 13. But the date, 12/13/14, wasn’t the only unique part of the newlywed’s special day. The couple exchanged their vows during a small ceremony inside the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River’s museum in Essex. According to Secretary … Read more
Remember when Essex had a large crowd for the Christmas Tree Lighting? We are going to revive that tradition and we would like to include you in that group this year. You will be sure to enjoy the Orems United Methodist Choir, refreshment and décor. The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River membership invites … Read more
By Dan Baldwin (Avenue News, 11/23/2014) A long time holiday tradition is returning to Essex Saturday, Dec. 6, as the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River look to revitalize the area’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. For the first time in years, a Christmas tree will be placed in front of the museum’s fire … Read more
Essex Heritage Society Newsletter August 2014
Each year Ron (Daddy Kool) Alder is able to offer financial assistance to various Veteran’s groups. Through the help of his faithful sponsors and participants of the classic car show, he is able to make his part of the Essex Day Festival successful. Ron recently received the Wounded Warriors Blanket for the $1000 donation he … Read more
Essex Heritage Society Newsletter June 2014 (Click to view larger)
HISTORIAN LUNCHEON Several members of our Museum attended a recent historian luncheon at the Eastern Yacht Club. The event was hosted by Kevin McDonough, an outstanding young man strong in his desire to share and preserve local history. He did an excellent job of putting this event together. We are pleased to include Kevin as one of … Read more
