We are holding our annual Essex Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 5th, 2020 from 5 to 7 pm. Please join us for this fun family outdoor event. It’s a great way to kick off the holidays! Special thanks to our premier “Santa” sponsors this year who have made our event possible: CLIFF’S HI-TECH AUTO BODY … Read more
On Thursday, December 12, 2019 we welcomed Baltimore historian and educator Wayne R. Schaumburg for a talk on “Christmas In Old Baltimore” to learn all about Baltimore holiday traditions and how they have changed over the years! Mr. Schaumburg focused on some of Baltimore’s great holiday customs from the 1940s to the 1960s, including downtown … Read more
We are holding our annual Essex Tree Lighting & Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7th, 2019 from 5 to 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 … Read more
The History and Haunts Paranormal Expo was presented by The Baltimore Paranormal Society and The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River on March 30,2019, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. All proceeds benefited the Heritage Society museum exhibits, public events, and operating expenses. Guests joined us to explore our historic building and exhibits while attending … Read more
Dec. 8th, 2018: Holiday Tree Lighting and Museum Open House For our 2019 Annual Open House and Tree Lighting we planned a fun family event with a visit from Santa courtesy of Essex Volunteer Fire Company, gifts for the kids, music by DJ Leon Moses and MC Karie May, snacks and more. Our tree has … 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
Step back in time to celebrate the extraordinary individuals who built our community from the ground up and evolved into the unforgettable, vibrant characters defining our hometown legacy! This spectacular collection is packed with vintage community memories, classic local clippings, and incredible historical snapshots. It’s a wonderful, nostalgic look at how these local legends and … Read more
Baumgartner Collection Book #73: Police and Auxiliary Download PDF View on archive.org Nov. 14, 1962, Eastern Beacon
