On Friday, March 3rd 80 4th grade students from Essex Elementary took a walking field trip to The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River to explore the museum and learn about Essex’s early Indian settlers. Video and photos by Ken Coldwell,Jr.
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Museum patrons gathered for a painting class led by museum president Terri Knachel in Februrary, 2017.
President Terri Knachel hosted a “Paint With Me Afternoon” – On this damp and cold day museum patrons visited the beach and played in the sand.
Museum President Terri Knachel facepaints a young museum patron.
First Grader Matthew W. won the Karaoke Stars Stage Contest for having the most votes for him at The Heritage Society on Sunday 9/18/16. Fifty dollars was awarded to Matthew but he also won a second prize for his school Oliver Beach Elementary. $150 was presented to his Music Teacher Mandi Michaels to use for the childrens music program. Ms. Michaels said “I will be purchasing music sheets for the school.” She said she was so proud of Matthew for doing this for his school.
The first meeting of The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River was held at Essex Elementary on Sept. 26th, 1968. The Museum opened exactly seven years later on Sept. 26th, 1975. The Museum is housed in the 1920 Fire/Police Station which also served as a court house.
The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River is an all-volunteer non-profit organization. Volunteers like Adrienne help keep the history of Essex alive by donating their time by conducting tours, arranging displays, maintaining the building and grounds and working on the archives. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Contact us!
Volunteer Adrienne Luciano prepares to take a family on a tour of the museum.
