58-Essex Heritage Center
2728 Route 22
Essex, New York (USA)
Information: 518-963-7088
www.essexny.org

Presentation: The Essex Community Heritage Organization is the non-profit member group involved in protecting and preserving the unique historic built environment of Essex, NY on Lake Champlain. This is accomplished through advocacy and education, with programs based at the new Essex Heritage Center, located in the historic 1867 school building.

Activity: The Essex Heritage Center Grand Opening Month

Dates: Saturdays and Sundays of August
Activity length: Continuous
Admission fee: Free

Description: The Essex Heritage Center will be opening for the 2009 summer season for the first time. The Center will feature visitor and tourist information, a library on regional architecture, visitor facilities, and exhibition space. The 2009 exhibits are themed to Lake Champlain and the Essex Heritage Center will display artifacts and information on the historic Greek Revival buildings and maritime heyday of Essex during the 19th century.

Target clientele: General