Category: 2010s

Crabs-N-Beer Raffle (2016)

Summer is the time for hot steamed Maryland crabs and ice cold beer! Pick up a raffle ticket for a chance to win a bushel of crabs from Vince’s Crab House and a case of beer from Mace Liquors. Buying a raffle ticket helps to pay for the operating costs and expenses of The Heritage Society of Essex & Middle River, an all-volunteer organization that relies on generous donations from individuals like yourself. Become a member.

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Please show your support for the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River by purchasing raffle tickets at one of these locations:

  • Back River Garage – 1817 Eastern Ave., Essex
  • Cars4sale – 2619 North Point Blvd., Dundalk
  • East County Times – 513 Eastern Blvd., Essex
  • Fattie’s Bar & Grill – 1030 Old Eastern Ave., Essex
  • Hawks Pleasure Club – 430 Riverside Drive, Essex
  • Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River – 513 Eastern Blvd., Essex (Saturdays 10-2)

Special thanks to Delegate Ric Metzgar, Vince’s Crab House and Mace Liquors.

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Zachary Feltz of Essex won the Bushel of Crabs donated by Al’s Seafood in Essex when he entered the Heritage Society’s Essex Day raffle. Thanks to the 250+ visitors to the museum that day!

Essex Day: 40 years and still going strong

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By Dan Baldwin (Avenue News, 9/22/2015)

It was 40 years ago that Essex made history when the 400 and 500 blocks of Eastern Boulevard were shut down between Woodward Drive and Mace Avenue for the first time. Forty years ago when thousands of people and hundreds of vendors flooded the street for the first time to enjoy a day full of fun and excitement with friends and neighbors.
On June 15, 1975, the tradition of the highly anticipated Essex Day Festival began.

Continue reading at Avenue News.

Hartley Wedding Held in Essex museum

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Trisha and Bill Hartley held their wedding Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River’s museum. Their ceremony was the first ever to be held inside the building.

By Dan Baldwin (Avenue News, 12/19/14)

Trisha and Bill Hartley celebrated their marriage on Saturday, Dec. 13. But the date, 12/13/14, wasn’t the only unique part of the newlywed’s special day.

The couple exchanged their vows during a small ceremony inside the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River’s museum in Essex.
According to Secretary Sandy Zinkhan, this was the first wedding to ever be performed inside the building.

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The venue was also a proper fitting as Bill Hartley is the museums paranormal director. The museum has a history of being haunted and the groom has held several successful ghost hunts inside the museum.

Trisha Hartley also loves Christmas and was pleasantly happy that the beautiful decorations were still on display in the museum’s avenue, Zinkhan said.

“The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River was pleased to host the wedding and reception in the museum,” Zinkhan said. “They and their guests had a nice day, as did we.”

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Ron (Daddy Kool) Alder Honored by Wounded Warriors Project

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Each year Ron (Daddy Kool) Alder is able to offer financial assistance to various Veteran’s groups. Through the help of his faithful sponsors and participants of the classic car show, he is able to make his part of the Essex Day Festival successful. Ron recently received the Wounded Warriors Blanket for the $1000 donation he was able to provide from contributions made by Essex Day participants.
We Salute you Ron! Thank you for your service!