Essex National Heritage Commission
Corporate Support Programs

Corporate supporters underwrite the Essex National Heritage Commission's work in a variety of ways including direct grants to the Commission, sponsorships for events such as Trails & Sails, donations to specific funds such as the Thomas Leonard Partnership Grant Fund for Education, and in-kind support such as advertising and prize donations. More information about support opportunities are available at this page or by contacting Mary Williamson.

The Commission is grateful to all its corporate supporters and particularly wants to thank the following whose support was at the $2500 level and above:

Corporate Grant Partners Program

The Corporate Partners are instrumental in helping the Commission to achieve its goals. Their commitment to the Essex National Heritage Area community allows the Commission to continue to provide quality programs for the region. The Commission thanks its Corporate Partners for their generous support of its work and the historic, cultural and natural resources in the Area. More about the Corporate Grant Partners..

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

10th Anniversary Event Mural Sponsors

In 2006, the Essex National Heritage Area celebrated it's 10th Anniversary. A unique set of three murals depicting representative scenes from around the area was commissioned from Julia Purinton, a renowned local artist. The murals were unveiled at our June 1st Essentially Essex County celebration. Each mural's sponsor received the original mural while the Commission has raised additional funds through the sale of posters and notecards.

10th Anniversary Banner Sponsors

On June 1, 2006, the Essex National Heritage Commission celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the founding of the Essex National Heritage Area with an evening celebration, Essentially Essex County . With over 350 attendees, Massachusett's Senator Edward Kennedy was the featured guest in addition to the County's Congressional delegation, State Senators and Representatives and numerous local officials and representatives from corporations and businesses serving Essex County. Banners with logos from the major sponsors were prominently displayed in the hall and received full page ads in the event's program.

Friendship Sails to Newburyport Sponsors

For the first time ever, on August 23 - 27, the National Park Service's Friendship, a full-scale fully operational sailing ship reproduction, visited Newburyport's harbor. Over 10,000 local residents and visitors toured the ship while she was docked.

Trails & Sails 2006

An annual event of one weekend filled with free events throughout the county, Trails and Sails attracts local residents and visitors from throughout New England.

In-kind Donations

In-kind donations allow sponsors to provide critical support resources for our programs. Printed material, advertising, experts, speakers and prize awards are significant contributions to the success of our highly-attended programs.

Friendship Sails to Newburyport

Trails & Sails 2006

Photo Safari and Contest

A new event this year, the Photo Safaris brought expert photographers, new cameras, superb scenic locations and photography devotees together for three well-publicized and well-attended events.