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SUMMARY:Nostalgic Toys and Tech Expo
DESCRIPTION:The Nostalgic Toys and Tech Expo will take place at Essex Library on Saturday\, March 28\, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. As part of EHS’s America 250 celebrations\, and in partnership with Essex Library\, this free\, family-friendly community event celebrates the toys\, games\, and everyday technologies of the past fifty years\, with a special focus on the 1970s\, 1980s\, and 1990s. Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to explore and interact with familiar favorites—from classic board games and beloved dolls to early video game systems\, music players\, and novelty gadgets—many of which today’s children will be experiencing for the very first time. \nThe Expo is just one of many of EHS programs this year marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. By highlighting objects from the decades since the Bicentennial\, this fun event explores how everyday toys and technologies reflect changing American life\, culture\, and innovation. Together\, these items help tell the story of the most recent chapters of our nation’s history—reminding us that the road to 250 years of independence is shaped as much by shared childhood experiences as by historic milestones. \nThose interested in getting involved with the event\, either through participation or support\, are encouraged to contact the Essex Historical Society for additional information. membership@essexhistory.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program\, and many of our America 250 programs are brought to you FREE thanks to the generous support from The Alison & Stephen Brinkmann Fund at the Community Foundation of Middlesex County.
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LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:EHS Collections at the Library: Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Please stop by and see EHS’s new exhibit at Essex Library. “Game Night!” has been curated by EHS Director\, Melissa Josefiak\, and the Collections team. Items and photos in the exhibit are all part of EHS collections\, and will be on display through March. \nAs part of EHS’s continuing efforts to share our collections objects with the community\, we are presenting quarterly exhibits in cases at the Essex Library (33 West Ave.). These objects will be available to view during the Library’s regular hours operation. \nEssex Historical Society (EHS) stewards over 7\,000 objects spanning 10\,000 years of history\, representing the villages of Centerbrook\, Essex and Ivoryton.  While the majority of EHS’s collections arrive through private donations\, some objects arrive as discoveries\, unearthed from surprising places.  In a few cases\, their journey is more interesting than the stories they tell. \nThe Essex Library collections cases will rotate out again in April\, so please visit the cases to see the current showcased items.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ehs-collections-at-the-library-game-night/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:EHS Collections at the Library: Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Please stop by and see EHS’s new exhibit at Essex Library. “Game Night!” has been curated by EHS Director\, Melissa Josefiak\, and the Collections team. Items and photos in the exhibit are all part of EHS collections\, and will be on display through March. \nAs part of EHS’s continuing efforts to share our collections objects with the community\, we are presenting quarterly exhibits in cases at the Essex Library (33 West Ave.). These objects will be available to view during the Library’s regular hours operation. \nEssex Historical Society (EHS) stewards over 7\,000 objects spanning 10\,000 years of history\, representing the villages of Centerbrook\, Essex and Ivoryton.  While the majority of EHS’s collections arrive through private donations\, some objects arrive as discoveries\, unearthed from surprising places.  In a few cases\, their journey is more interesting than the stories they tell. \nThe Essex Library collections cases will rotate out again in April\, so please visit the cases to see the current showcased items.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ehs-collections-at-the-library-game-night/2026-02-03/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex Village Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip down Main Street in Essex Village to capture the rich maritime history of 18th century “Potapaug\,” its working waterfront and ship-building prominence in the early 19th century as well as its development as a beautiful visitor destination of today. \nOur tours meet at the “Foot of Main Street” in front of the CT River Museum and start at 5:00pm.  Walking tours are open to the public but we do appreciate an RSVP that you plan to attend by emailing our Director at mjosefiak@essexhistory.org.  We ask for a $5 donation per person but tours are free to active 2025 members. \nOur walks last about an hour and are on mostly flat ground covering a little less than a mile.  We try to adapt our tours a bit based on our audience of the day\, but if  you would like a fully customized tour\, please contact our staff 860-767-0681 to arrange\, giving us at least 3 weeks to arrange our guide scheduling. \nSummer 2025 walks will be on Sundays: June 29\, July 27\, August 31 and September 28.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-village-walking-tour-4/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:CT History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join us for EHS’s Connecticut History Book Club. Offered in collaboration with Essex Library and Ivoryton Library\, EHS hosts this quarterly book club to explore the state’s past through both fiction and non-fiction works\, highlighting key events\, figures\, and themes that shaped the state or played a larger role in America’s history. We will focus on works that illuminate the bring marginalized stories to the forefront\, offering a deeper understanding of Connecticut’s diverse history. Join us for insightful discussions that connect the past to the present\, revealing the histories that shaped our state. \n For our September book we have chosen the novel: Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris. This historical fiction thriller is a page-turner! Books can be checked out from Ivoryton Library or Essex Library Association\, or purchased wherever you get your books. PLEASE NOTE: it is a BIG book\, so we encourage you to start it now. \nOn Wednesday\, September 17\, we will meet at Pratt House (19 West Avenue) for a book discussion lead by EHS Director\, Melissa Josefiak. This event is FREE and lite refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ct-history-book-club/
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SUMMARY:Essex Village Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip down Main Street in Essex Village to capture the rich maritime history of 18th century “Potapaug\,” its working waterfront and ship-building prominence in the early 19th century as well as its development as a beautiful visitor destination of today. \nOur tours meet at the “Foot of Main Street” in front of the CT River Museum and start at 5:00pm.  Walking tours are open to the public but we do appreciate an RSVP that you plan to attend by emailing our Director at mjosefiak@essexhistory.org.  We ask for a $5 donation per person but tours are free to active 2025 members. \nOur walks last about an hour and are on mostly flat ground covering a little less than a mile.  We try to adapt our tours a bit based on our audience of the day\, but if  you would like a fully customized tour\, please contact our staff 860-767-0681 to arrange\, giving us at least 3 weeks to arrange our guide scheduling. \nSummer 2025 walks will be on Sundays: June 29\, July 27\, August 31 and September 28.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-village-walking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Digging for Good Youth Program
DESCRIPTION:Essex Historical Society and Essex Library Association invite children and young adults ages 8-18\, with their guardians\, to join the Digging for Good team from Haddam\, CT to metal detect and ‘dig’ on Pratt House’s historic grounds. \nDigging for Good will bring a number of metal detecting tools and lead the search to find objects buried in Pratt’s two-acre property\, which was once part of a 12 acre farm dating from 1701. Anything found will be donated to Essex Historical Society\, and may later be placed on exhibit.  Digging for Good may take photos and videos of interesting finds for their You Tube channel. \nThis program is a partnership between EHS\, Digging for Good\, and Essex Library Association. You must REGISTER for this event through Essex Library so that we may contact participants in the case of inclement weather. Please dress for the outdoors and wear sturdy shoes and sunscreen\, as needed. \nPratt House is located at 19 West Avenue in Essex\, CT. All necessary equipment will be provided. \nQuestions? Contact Outreach Coordinator\, Kate Savage
URL:https://essexct.com/event/digging-for-good-youth-program-2/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex Village Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip down Main Street in Essex Village to capture the rich maritime history of 18th century “Potapaug\,” its working waterfront and ship-building prominence in the early 19th century as well as its development as a beautiful visitor destination of today. \nOur tours meet at the “Foot of Main Street” in front of the CT River Museum and start at 5:00pm.  Walking tours are open to the public but we do appreciate an RSVP that you plan to attend by emailing our Director at mjosefiak@essexhistory.org.  We ask for a $5 donation per person but tours are free to active 2025 members. \nOur walks last about an hour and are on mostly flat ground covering a little less than a mile.  We try to adapt our tours a bit based on our audience of the day\, but if  you would like a fully customized tour\, please contact our staff 860-767-0681 to arrange\, giving us at least 3 weeks to arrange our guide scheduling. \nSummer 2025 walks will be on Sundays: June 29\, July 27\, August 31 and September 28.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-village-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Blacksmith Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:As part of our 70th Anniversary celebration\, Essex Historical Society announces a blacksmith demonstration on Saturday\, July 26 from 1 – 4pm at Pratt House—to showcase the trade that sustained the Pratt family. \nPratt House is Essex’s only historic house museum and home to nine generations of the Pratt family\, many of whom were blacksmiths.  Local blacksmith Baird Welch-Collins will demonstrate historic blacksmithing techniques to illustrate the workmanship that skilled tradespeople such as the Pratts contributed to a Connecticut seaport town. \nVisitors may also enjoy the FREE tours of Pratt House\, where knowledgeable guides provide information on the home’s history and you can explore rotating exhibits featuring objects from the EHS’s collections and archives. While on the grounds\, please enjoy Pratt’s barn\, kitchen garden and pollinator garden. This family-friendly program is FREE to the public and welcomes donations. Registration NOT required.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/blacksmith-demonstration/
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SUMMARY:Essex Village Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip down Main Street in Essex Village to capture the rich maritime history of 18th century “Potapaug\,” its working waterfront and ship-building prominence in the early 19th century as well as its development as a beautiful visitor destination of today. \nOur tours meet at the “Foot of Main Street” in front of the CT River Museum and start at 5:00pm.  Walking tours are open to the public but we do appreciate an RSVP that you plan to attend by emailing our Director at mjosefiak@essexhistory.org.  We ask for a $5 donation per person but tours are free to active 2025 members. \nOur walks last about an hour and are on mostly flat ground covering a little less than a mile.  We try to adapt our tours a bit based on our audience of the day\, but if  you would like a fully customized tour\, please contact our staff 860-767-0681 to arrange\, giving us at least 3 weeks to arrange our guide scheduling. \nSummer 2025 walks will be on Sundays: June 29\, July 27\, August 31 and September 28.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/essex-village-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Digging for Good Youth Program
DESCRIPTION:Essex Historical Society and Essex Library Association invite children and young adults ages 8-18\, with their guardians\, to join the Digging for Good team from Haddam\, CT to metal detect and ‘dig’ on Hills Academy’s historic grounds. \nDigging for Good will bring a number of metal detecting tools and lead the search to find metal objects buried in the front lawn of 1832 Hill’s Academy: a former school that operated for at least 80 years.  Anything found will be donated to Essex Historical Society\, and may later be placed on exhibit.  Digging for Good may take photos and videos of interesting finds for their You Tube channel. \nThis program is a partnership between EHS\, Digging for Good\, and Essex Library Association. You must REGISTER for this event through Essex Library so that we may contact participants in the case of inclement weather. Please dress for the outdoors and wear sturdy shoes and sunscreen\, as needed. \nHills Academy History Center is located at 22 Prospect Street in Essex\, CT. Parking is in the back of the building. \nQuestions? Contact Outreach Coordinator\, Kate Savage
URL:https://essexct.com/event/digging-for-good-youth-program/
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CATEGORIES:Activity
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SUMMARY:Connecticut History Book Club
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to join us for the first meeting of EHS’s Connecticut History Book Club. EHS will host this quarterly book club to explore the state’s past through both fiction and non-fiction works\, highlighting key events\, figures\, and themes that shaped the state or played a larger role in America’s history. We will focus on works that illuminate the bring marginalized stories to the forefront\, offering a deeper understanding of Connecticut’s diverse history. Join us for insightful discussions that connect the past to the present\, revealing the histories that shaped our state. \nFor our first book we have chosen the novel: The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare. While Connecticut natives may have had this as required reading in grade school\, newer residents may not yet be familiar with this 1959 Newbery Medal Winner about a young woman in colonial Connecticut. This title is appropriate for ages young adult and up. Books can be checked out from Ivoryton Library or Essex Library Association\, or purchased wherever you get your books. \nOn Wednesday\, June 18\, we will meet at Pratt House for a book discussion lead by EHS Director\, Melissa Josefiak. This event is FREE and lite refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/connecticut-history-book-club/
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours (BAH)
DESCRIPTION:BAH is a wonderful opportunity to have light refreshments\, experience an EBOT member’s business\, and spend time with fellow EBOT members.  We hope you can join us!
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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\nCollections and research\nEducation and Programming\nEvent planning and fundraising\nTour Guide for Pratt House and Walking Tours\nMaintenance of Gardens at Pratt House\nPreservation and up-keep of EHS’s two historic sites\n\nNo need to RSVP\, simply arrive to Hills Academy (22 Prospect Street) for 11:30 (parking and entrance in rear)\, 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/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pratt House Volunteer Kick-Off and Training
DESCRIPTION:EHS is looking for friendly\, responsible Guides and Hosts for the summer tour season at Pratt House: the only historic house museum in Essex.  The well-preserved\, uniquely-asymmetrical Pratt House served the same family for more than 200 years\, many of them sharing in the family blacksmith business.   The house is open Saturdays and Sundays\, June through September from 1:00-4:00 pm\, with occasional additional programs throughout the summer. \nVolunteers will have the opportunity to guide tours and/or act as hosts. Guides lead small groups of visitors on tours through the colonial home. Hosts greet guests\, share information about rotating exhibits\, and operate Pratt’s Provisions Gift Shop. Training will be provided for both positions.  This is an exciting opportunity to work with like-minded people\, make new friends\, and discover new things about our town. Join EHS in our mission to engage and inspire the community in the three villages! \nIdeal Pratt House Volunteers are: \n·         Interested in local history \n·         Communicative with visitors\, volunteers and staff \n·         Not required to have previous experience \n·         Responsible for arriving on time for shifts \nWe ask that ALL volunteers\, new and returning\, join us for a Training Session and Kick-off on Saturday\, May 3rd from 10:00am-Noon.  Light refreshments will be provided.  (If you cannot make the kick-off\, please let us know and we can make other arrangements.)
URL:https://essexct.com/event/pratt-house-volunteer-kick-off-and-training/
LOCATION:Essex Historical Society\, 22 Prospect Street\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity
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