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SUMMARY:New Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:Interested in leaving your mark on Essex History? Then\, please join us our Monthly Volunteer Open House! If you want to learn how to support EHS as a volunteer\, please join us for this meet and greet. This is a no-commitment\, hour long introduction to volunteerism with Essex Historical Society. One of our staff will give you a tour of Hills Academy and outline our volunteer positions including: \n\n\nCollections and research \n\n\nEducation and Programming \n\n\nEvent planning and fundraising \n\n\nTour Guide for Pratt House and Walking Tours \n\n\nMaintenance of Gardens at Pratt House \n\n\nPreservation and up-keep of EHS’s two historic sites \n\n\nNo need to RSVP\, simply arrive at Hills Academy (22 Prospect Street\, parking and entrance in rear) between 10:30-11:30 am\, and we will give you the information. If you can’t join us this month\, we hope to see you at the next Open House. Open Houses will be held in the same place\, at the same time on the 2nd Wednesday of each month\, unless otherwise noted.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/new-volunteer-open-house-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Hills Academy\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\nVoting open until October 30th at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Essex Village
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SUMMARY:Valley Forge Elm Planting - Essex Celebrates America 250
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meaningful community moment as we come together to plant a Valley Forge Elm Tree in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.\n Ivoryton Village Green Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 4:00 PM\nThis special ceremony is more than just planting a tree—it’s about celebrating our shared history\, our community\, and the legacy we leave for future generations. \nThe tree was made possible through a generous donation from the Essex Board of Trade\, with additional support from the Essex Tree Committee\, in coordination with Essex Tree Warden Augie Pampel.\nAs part of our Essex Celebrates America 250 events\, this is a wonderful opportunity to gather with friends and neighbors and be part of something lasting right here in Essex.\nWe hope you’ll join us!\n#EssexCT #Essex250 #Community #TreePlanting #ValleyForgeElm #America250
URL:https://essexct.com/event/valley-forge-elm-planting-essex-celebrates-america-250/
LOCATION:Ivoryton Green\, Ivoryton\, CT\, 06442\, United States
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