Essex Fire Station #7 Lieut. Charles J. Horner’s Turncoat Donated to Museum

The granddaughter of Lieutenant Charles J. Horner, Blaze, recently donated the 70+ year old fire turncoat of her grandfather along with several historical photographs  to the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River. Lieutenant Horner served at Essex Fire Station #7 which was housed in the building that the Heritage Society currently occupies. Horner also served as Captain … Read more

Hartley Wedding Held in Essex museum

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 … Read more

2014 Christmas Lighting and Open House

Remember when Essex had a large crowd for the Christmas Tree Lighting? We are going to revive that tradition and we would like to include you in that group this year. You will be sure to enjoy the Orems United Methodist Choir, refreshment and décor. The Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River membership invites … Read more

Long time holiday tradition returns to Essex

By Dan Baldwin (Avenue News, 11/23/2014) A long time holiday tradition is returning to Essex Saturday, Dec. 6, as the Heritage Society of Essex and Middle River look to revitalize the area’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. For the first time in years, a Christmas tree will be placed in front of the museum’s fire … Read more