
Veterans of the Revolution Walking Tour
37 North Main Street 37 North Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin us for a NEW walk that EHS is debuting as part of our America 250 celebrations! Join EHS Director, Melissa Josefiak and EHS’s Sharon D. Clark 2025 Intern Griffin Smith, on Saturday, September 27th at 6:00pm, as they present a tour of the cemetery that will visit the stone sites of Essex veterans of the Revolutionary War and talk about their histories before, during, and after the Revolution. Located on the shores of the Connecticut River, River View Cemetery testifies to the early history of “Potapaug,” as Essex was once known, with the oldest gravestones dating from the early 1700s. Enjoy the cemetery’s beautiful grounds as we trace its history from a simple burial yard to the park-like setting of today, especially during this twilight tour starting at 6pm. The tour lasts about an hour over uneven, sloped, grassy terrain for about half a mile. Walkers should wear proper footwear and outerwear, and possibly bring a flashlight if they would like. While this tour is based on historical facts and is not intended to be ‘haunted’, historical details about death and disease may disturb young walkers. Each tour is $10 per person; free to EHS members. Please meet at the base […]