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Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program Announced
 Essex Heritage is pleased to announce the availability of matching seed grants for Essex County organizations through our Partnership Grant Program! Online applications are being accepted through Monday, February 17. This year, fifteen (15) grants of $1,500 each will be awarded to organizations that support Essex Heritage's mission to preserve and promote the historic, cultural, and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area. Read on for more information about the Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program, including guidelines, criteria, and application materials. |
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Along the Essex Coastal
Scenic Byway
Old Newbury Bonfire
Toast winter and family fun at the 4th annual community bonfire on Saturday, January 11. Don't miss the events at the historic Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm while you're there! Check it out.
Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend
Flock to Cape Ann from January 31 to February 2 to participate in a weekend full of events for all levels of bird lovers. Activities include guided tours, presentation and exhibits. Learn more.
Boston-area Beach Survey
Area residents can still provide input into a report the state is preparing on the conditions of Boston-area beaches, including byway beaches: King's Beach in Lynn and Nahant Beach. Help the state and its partners improved beaches by taking an online survey.
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Heritage Education: Students Explore Global Trade in Salem
Utilizing primary source documents, maps, trade goods, and websites on international trade, three separate classes of English Language Learner students from Lynn Classical High School recently took part in a new educational program, "Salem and Global Trade," led by education coordinators from Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historic Site. Learn more.
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Partnership Grant Spotlight
Rocks Village Memorial Association
 Just ahead of the winter snowfall, the Rocks Village Memorial Association recently restored the roof of the 1840 Rocks Village Hand Tub House. The municipally-owned historic "fire station," which will be used as an educational resource and community activity center, sits on the banks of the Merrimack River in the Rocks Village section of Haverhill's East Parish.
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North of Boston Tourism
Summit on January 31st
 Essex Heritage serves on the committee organizing the 2014 North of Boston Tourism Summit slated for Friday, January 31 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Danvers. Featuring the theme "Keep Calm and Market On," the daylong event typically attracts more than 150
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Eagle Festival 2014!
Saturday, February 8
Get ready to celebrate the seasonal return of Bald Eagles to the Merrimack Valley at the ninth annual Merrimack River Eagle Festival on Saturday, February 8. Eagle Festival is a great opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy a full day of fun indoor and outdoor activities, and learn more about these magnificent birds and the habitat they share with us. Learn more.
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Special Thanks to Our Corporate Members
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Essex Heritage & Featured Partner Events
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Heritage Happenings
Wednesday, January 29
7 PM
Essex
Wednesday, February 6
6 PM
Gloucester
Hamilton
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News from the Essex National Heritage Area is a monthly electronic newsletter for members, non-members and site partners of Essex Heritage. Our mission is to raise the visibility of the Essex National Heritage Area and all its historical, cultural and natural resources, and promote our ongoing activities. Articles that are 150 words or less and fit the editorial scope of our newsletter may be submitted to Essex Heritage for publication. We reserve the right to select an article or portion of an article whose content is found appropriate and edit it for publication.
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