Celebrate America’s 250th with EHS!
America250
America250 is a nationwide celebration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While this milestone will be marked officially on July 4, 2026, EHS is starting celebrations this year to give us more time to celebrate. Follow this page for all of the local happenings for this national celebration of American history.
Revolutionary Veteran Cemetery Walk
Join EHS this fall for a new walking tour of River View Cemetery that will remember the lives of Essex residents who served during the American Revolution. Dates on this new walk will be coming soon!
Essex Commemorative Cookbook
Our committee is already hard at work creating a special cookbook featuring local recipes, historic recipes and ads from past town cookbooks, oral histories, and more. To get involved or submit a recipe, click below!
The Three Villages
History Trail
As we prepare for the Semiquincen-tennial, EHS is working to improve and expand the historic sign markers throughout the three villages. Is there a place in town that you would like to see commemorated on the history trail?
America250 Local Partners & Collaborators
Watch this space, where EHS will be adding links to local partners that are also planning
Semiquincentennial events you won’t want to miss!
“For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail?”