Photo Contest Reception

Join us at a reception celebrating the 2013 Photo Contest winners on Thursday, January 23, 2014! Learn more.

Essex Heritage is grateful to the dozens of organizations, event leaders and businesses that opened their doors and created experiences to thrill and delight more than 5,000 participants during the 12th annual Trails & Sails. Every year, we applaud their enthusiastic efforts by presenting the "People's Choice Awards" based on participant feedback. Read on to see which events were voted the top events of 2013!

Participant Challenge Prize Winner

Essex Heritage is also grateful to REI for generously donating an In-Camp 4-person tent to the Trails & Sails 2013 Participant Challenge. Congratulations to the winner: Joan F. of Methuen!

Trails & Sails 2013 was generously sponsored by:

Newburyport Newest Cultural District

Essex Heritage staff serves on the Newburyport steering committee whose application resulted in the state's recent designation of the region's and byway's sixth local cultural district. Newburyport officials and arts advocates join their counterparts in Lynn, Gloucester (two districts), Rockport and Essex in growing the region's cultural economy. Learn More.

Essex Walking Tour Praised

Word is spreading about walking in Essex -- along the route of the new Historic Essex Walking Tour. Check it out.

Marblehead Old Town Hall Renovated

Erected in 1727 and known for hosting pre-Revolutionary War meetings, Marblehead's old town hall is one of the oldest in continuous use. The community recently celebrated the venerable landmark's renovation. Read More.

New Cape Ann Chamber CEO Essex Heritage welcomes Ken Riehl, the new chief operating officer of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. Read More.

Essex Heritage and NPS presentation at Valley Forge National Historic Site

Youth Jobs Program 2013

Essex Heritage is looking forward to continuing our success and increasing our impact in the coming year. Today, we are asking you to support our Annual Appeal so we can continue our work. Your contributions support our mission and enable us to bring additional money into this region. This is a critical time to demonstrate your commitment to the collaborative work of Essex Heritage. We look forward to an exciting year together; please donate online today.

We are so thankful for the generosity of our Corporate Members -- businesses who believe in our mission.

This month, we offer thanks to Green Meadows Farm for renewing their commitment as a Sustainer Circle Member. We'd also like to thank Henry's Food Inc. and Merrimac Savings Bank for renewing as Corporate Benefactors. All of your continued support is greatly appreciated!

Amesbury

Thursday, December 19

5 - 7 PM

Amesbury Invitation Night

Andover