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2013 Essex Heritage
Hero Announced!
Essex Heritage, the Board of Directors, and the distinguished Heritage Hero Honorary Committee proudly announce the 2013 Essex Heritage Hero Award recipient...
Mrs. Joanne Holbrook Patton
& The Patton Family
Thursday, October 16, 5:30pm
Willowdale Estate Topsfield
Mrs. Patton and the Patton family have a long and distinguished history of giving back to our communities and will be honored for their lifetime commitment to our region, our heritage, our country and our military. Learn more...
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2013 Partnership Grant
Recipients Announced
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1840 Rocks Village Hand Tub House, Haverhill
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Essex Heritage was pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Partnership Grants at the Commission's Annual Spring Meeting on April 10th in Haverhill. Ten matching grants were awarded to organizations throughout Essex County, providing financial support to projects that encourage education, interpretation and preservation of the unique historic, cultural and natural resources within the Essex National Heritage Area. Learn more about the 2013 Partnership Grant recipients and their projects (.pdf).
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Along the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
A Cyclist's Musings on Spring
A North Shore resident cites several byway locations in a recent blog posting about spring. Read the blog.
North Shore Food Tours
Two companies are now offering a fun way to experience byway communities: guided tours of culinary destinations. Yum! Check out Salem Food Tours and Cape Ann Foodie Tours.
Byway Wind Turbines
Tall wind turbines are visible from the byway in Newburyport, Ipswich and Gloucester. Check out this fun video of a Gloucester turbine being assembled.
Byway Guidebook Available
"Essex Coastal Byway Guide - History, Culture & Nature on the North Shore," makes exploring the 85-mile coastal route even easier. Organized by community, the book provides an insider's understanding of how to experience the byway's historical, natural and cultural destinations.
www.essexbywayguide.com
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Trails & Sails Update
Submit Your Trails & Sails Events!
Join the largest regional celebration of the historic, cultural and natural treasures of the Essex National Heritage Area - submit your Trails & Sails Event! Site host outreach for Trails & Sails events has begun and the online menu to submit events is officially open for business! The deadline for event submission is June 20th. Email Essex Heritage to get involved. Essex Heritage will also like extend a big THANK YOU to Eastern Bank and TD Bank for their generous commitment to sponsor Trails & Sails 2013. Without their continued support and enthusiasm, Trails & Sails would not be possible.
P.S. You can help keep Trails & Sails a FREE public outreach event by becoming a member of Essex Heritage!
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| 2013 Photo Contest & Photo Safari Event Line-Up
2013 Photo Contest Launched: Shoot, Enter, Win! Essex Heritage is pleased to announce the launch of the 2013 Essex National Heritage Area Photo Contest! Learn more about the 2013 Photo Contest, categories, and prizes!
Essex Heritage Photo Safaris Need a little inspiration for your award winning submission? Go on a Photo Safari this summer! Essex National Heritage Area Photo Safaris provide the perfect environment to capture your award winning shot: eye-catching locations and state of the art digital equipment! Check out the 2013 Photo Safari schedule... |
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Economic Impacts of National Heritage Areas
A new economic impact study of the National Heritage Areas (NHAs) has measured the collective impact of the 49 NHAs on the US economy to be $12.9 billion annually. Each NHA serves as a catalyst for economic development within the regions where they operate. The recent study by the national consulting firm Tripp Umbach determined that the NHA's economic activity supports approximately 148,000 jobs and $1.2 billion annually in Federal taxes. The economic benefits are realized from tourism and visitation, operational expenditures, and grant making and other support.
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School + Community =
Happy Trails
A "Park for Every Classroom" Success Story
Dozens of West Newbury students recently turned their schoolyard trail system into a classroom as part of a pilot program of the National Park Service. Sixth graders from the Page School spent several days mapping the area, setting up quadrants, collecting and testing water samples, identifying flora and fauna, and exploring an old cellar hole. The project, "School + Community = Happy Trails," was inspired by a teacher workshop held at Salem Maritime National Historic Site last summer. This workshop taught area teachers how to use their local "place" as a resource to teach concepts and skills across their school curriculum. The workshop was made possible by the National Park Foundation, in partnership with the Essex National Heritage Commission. Read the full release... |
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Massachusetts
History Day Winners!
Essex Heritage was pleased to once again support students participating in Massachusetts History Day. Part of National History Day, this contest encourages students to produce papers, projects, performances, and media presentations based on their own research. Students use documents and historical records to create their projects and as part of the History and Social Science Frameworks of MA. Long time supporter, and Essex Heritage Trustee Emeritus, Dick St. Pierre attended the competition to present the awards. The theme this year was Turning Points in History: People, Ideas, Events.
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Special Thanks to Our Corporate Members
We are so thankful for the generosity of our Corporate Members - businesses who believe in our mission. This month we offer special thanks to Charlie Cullen, President of The Provident Bank and Chair of the Essex Heritage Development Committee for his tremendous support.
Thank you to The Provident Bank for renewing as a Sustainer Circle member!
A warm welcome to Green Meadows Farm and Andover Country Club for joining as Sustainer Circle members.
Thank you to St. John's Prep and the Peabody Essex Museum for joining as Benefactor Circle members!
Your support is greatly appreciated!
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Essex Heritage Events & Featured Partner Events
Sunday, April 14, 1:00pm Essex County Greenbelt Presents: Greenscaping Workshop at the Cox Reservation
Put Nature to Work in Your Yard! Barbara Warren from the North Shore Greenscapes Coalition will share greenscaping techniques to create a beautiful healthy yard the natural way. Reservations required. Learn more.
Wednesday, April 17, 7:00pm The House of the Seven Gables Presents: "Architecture & Preservation in Salem 1900-2000" with Jim McAllister
Salem's own local historian & journalist will give a lively account of many of the sites of historic significance in Salem over the past century. Reservations recommended. Essex Heritage and Gables Members $10; Non-Members $15. Learn more.
Sunday, April 21, 1:00pm Essex County Greenbelt Presents: Earth Day Celebration at Batchelder's Landing, Rowley
Anne Giblin, PhD will share her research on sea level change in Plum Island Sound followed by a clean up of Batchelder's Landing and Rowley salt marshes. Reservations required. Learn more.
Sunday, April 28, 1:00pm Essex County Greenbelt Presents: What's This Tree? at The Cox Reservation
Forester Mike Simmons will guide you on a walk through the Cox Reservation showing you how to recognize trees by their needles, bark, twigs, buds, and leaves. Bring your mobile device and use the free electronic field guide leafsnap. Reservations required. Learn more.
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National Park Week
April 20 -28
Get to know your National Parks!
From Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26, the National Parks will waive all entrance fees to celebrate National Park Week!
Amesbury
Andover
Wednesday, April 17, 2:00pm
Beverly
Saturday, April 13, 10:00am
Saturday, April 28
11:30am - 1:00pm
Saturday, April 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Agassiz Rocks! Family Quest Fest
Marblehead
Thursday, May 9, 7:30pm
Massachusetts Women in the Civil War Lecture by Bethany Jay
Nahant
Sunday, April 28, 2:00pm
Nahant Historical Society presents: Elizabeth Cary Agassiz: Ahead Of Her Time and Of Her Time" by Anne C. Bromer
Newburyport
April 26 - 27
Newburyport Literary Festival
North Andover
Thursday, April 25
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Armchair tour of the Parson Barnard House, Edgewood
Wednesday, May 1
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Puritan Gravestone Iconagraphy
Peabody
Sunday, April 14, 2:00pm
US Navy in the Civil War Lecture
Rockport
Saturday, April 20
10:00 - 12:00pm
Earth Day Coastal Clean-Up at Halibut Point Monday, April 22, 7:00pm Le Sacre Du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) Salem Wednesday, April 24 7:00pm - 8:30pm Underwater in Salem Sound Lecture Series: The Sound of Nickels and Dimes Saugus Saturday, April 20 10:00am - 12:00pm DCR's Park Serve Day at Breakheart Reservation Topsfield Sunday, April 14 9:00am - 12:00pm Rail Trail Bike Ride Saturday, April 27 9:00am - 12:00pm Work for Wildlife! Mass Audubon Statewide Volunteer Day - Invasive Plant Removal at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Wenham Tuesday, April 16 10-11:30am Monster Mash April 27 & 28 Attic Treasures Sale
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