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Essex River Day 2012

Essex River Day is an idea that has been evolving for many years. Often when boaters are out on the River you hear the same question over and over again, "Wouldn't it be great if everyo…

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The Happy as a Clam 5k, Family Fun Run & Wellness Fair is a yearly event that's filled with fun for both kids and adults. There will be a 5k road race and a 1 mile family fun run. Whole …

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If you haven’t got it yet I can say without a doubt there is a clue on this page. FOB Frank Ciolino brought down this old Visitor’s Guide map and I’ll be posting a different neighborhood photo each day this … Continue reading →

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Messy Art Night

It's time for the third annual Messy Art Night in Essex on Feb 3rd! Last year’s event was a huge success.  Over fifteen local artists showed off their work to 150 excite…

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The Essex Elementary Fifth Grade class sponsors a breakfast with Santa at the Essex School. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, take a photo with Santa and make a holiday craft! All proceeds benefit the …

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Lighting of the Memory Tree

To kick off the Essex Holiday Festival, people gather in town for the Lighting of the Memory Tree. This special occasion give people to reflect as a group on the loved one that have gone before …

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Who cuts the symmetrical lines in the marshes?  It’s obviously done to provide salt water with nutrients and keep the marsh healthy (that didn’t sound very scientific did it?) Can someone clue us in as to what they are about … Continue r…

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While taking some photos of the Burnham House a bank of clouds came up from behind me and proceeded over the house and within a few minutes they completely evaporated while heading out to sea. –Len Burgess

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Tidal estuaries thread the village of Essex, famous for a strip of road that meets the Essex River with antiques and fried clams.  For a quarter mile, every other building on the salt marsh-banked road offers either some of the world’s best old furn…

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Cooperage at Babson Farm-

Marshes in the Jones River Essex, MA

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Squam Creative Services Freelance Copywriting, Fiction and Photography The Doll’s Head: A Mystery for Girls Discover the story and rea…

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Wares in Window, Main Street Antiques, Essex

Heading for Ice, Gloucester

Still Green, Red Rocks trail, Gloucester

Closing Day, Down River Ice Cream, Essex

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Salty Dog Day Has Been Cancelled

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Due to forecast of rain, Salty Dog Day has been canceled. Friday 09.23.2011 2:33 pm
Come on down to the Essex Shipbuilding Museum and join us for Salty Dog Day! Thi…

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Cruising the Essex River

Essex River Cruises hosts a narrated sightseeing tour that winds down the beautiful Essex River aboard Essex River Queen, a pontoon boat. As we explore the marshes we'll discover a habitat b…

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Sir W.E. Night Speaks.  “Come on down to the White Elephant.  The road closed us down for 8 weeks but we are back in action.  Essex is open for business and some serious jousting.

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Herrmann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions in Essex

Historic New England welcomes family favorite Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions for a special engagement at Cogswell's Grant .
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