Are you brave enough to investigate one of Maryland’s most active paranormal hotspots in the dead of night? Join The Baltimore Paranormal Society for a hands-on, public paranormal investigation at the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River Museum. Housed in a historic 1920s police and fire station that once served as the local courthouse, … Read more
Step into the shadows of Charm City’s past for an unforgettable night of spine-chilling accounts and supernatural evidence. Join The Baltimore Paranormal Society as their lead investigators pull back the curtain on the region’s most active locations. From the tragic, echoing halls of the historic Lord Baltimore Hotel to active local heritage sites, the team … Read more
Join us for DJ fun, gifts for kids, fire trucks, photo opportunities with Santa, the Grinch and Cubey! FREE EVENT! It’s the most wonderful night of the year in Essex!
From local legends and ghost hunts to historic milestones and family open houses, there is always something happening at the Heritage Society. We invite you to explore our upcoming year of events, discover our rich local roots, and join us in celebrating the history that binds our community together. Our mission: To investigate, collect and preserve … Read more
The Essex community mourns the passing of legendary pop and country singer Ronnie Dove, who passed away on September 14, 2026, at the age of 91. A top-charting recording artist who achieved 23 consecutive national hits, Dove maintained a special lifelong bond with the Baltimore area and local fans. He fondly remembered his connection to … Read more
Located right behind Eastpoint Shopping Center, Safety Town utilized the classic, nationwide “Safety Town” concept—a miniature village layout complete with pint-sized streets, sidewalks, and traffic signs—to give young local children hands-on education about traffic laws, pedestrian safety, and bicycle safety.
As Eastpoint Mall prepares to close its doors, we take a look back to a time when you could find everything for spring and summer at the shopping center—even a Stegosaurus. In April 1967, life-sized dinosaur reproductions took over the parking lot as part of Sinclair Oil’s famous “Dinoland” exhibit, traveling the country fresh off … Read more
The history of Middle River Station, and its evolution from a quiet railroad junction into a localized community hub, is grounded in the lifelong research of Baltimore County historian John McGrain. His work preserved the personal stories of the families who lived and worked near the rail lines. This is the story of how a … Read more
During the 1970s, Cox’s Point on the Back River served as the thrilling backdrop for the annual Governor’s Cup Regatta, a highly anticipated Labor Day weekend event where dozens of high-powered cigarette boats competed at full throttle for the coveted silver cup. This exciting era of local maritime history is preserved in a dedicated binder … Read more
Before it was a quiet suburb, Middle River, Maryland, was the beating heart of America’s industrial war machine. During World War II, a quiet stretch of land was transformed overnight into a bustling, 24-hour boomtown dominated by the iconic Glenn L. Martin Company. In this fascinating historical retrospective, “A History of Wartime Middle River” by … Read more
