Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River 2024 Calendar of Events JANUARY January 15 – Annual Board Meeting. FEBRUARY February Membership Meeting Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 7 p.m. Speaker Series: “Henrietta Lacks” Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 7 p.m. Servant Courtney Speed, founder of the Henrietta Lacks Legacy Group, will discuss the impact of … Read more
2023 Newsletter Download PDF 2023 Museum Events February Speaker Series: “Streetcars in Baltimore and Beyond” Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Father Kevin Mueller, a longtime member of the Baltimore Streetcar Museum and streetcar enthusiast talked about the streetcar system that we had and what made it go away. He discussed cities that still have streetcars to … Read more
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Our mission: To investigate, collect and preserve the history of the Essex and Middle River areas for ourselves and future generations; to support and promote programs and projects for the good of the people of these areas. Yearly Calendar We take pride in our ongoing achievements at The Heritage Society and present to you our … 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
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First Responders Appreciation Day took place on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 11 am – 1 pm. Museum visitors stopped by for a tour of the Essex Museum and met some of our favorite First Responders and their vehicles: Baltimore County Police Department, Maryland Transportation Authority Police with armored vehicle and K-9 unit, Essex Volunteer … Read more
Purple Saturday! August 27, 2022, 11 am to 1 pm Please join us for our FREE Purple Saturday Open House featuring a special appearance by Baltimore Ravens Super Fan CAPTAIN DEE-FENSE!! He will meet fans and take pictures! Also we will have Museum tours, kids’ activities and more! Our gift shop will be open and … Read more
2022 Essex Community Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, 5 – 7 pm Please join us for this fun family event featuring a fire truck parade for Santa’s arrival, special gifts for the kids, photos with Santa, a DJ, snacks and more. This event is always FREE for the community, and last year we had … Read more
