Essex National Heritage Area

Essex Heritage is committed to meeting several ambitious goals this year:

Join us in maintaining a vital, energetic organization that promotes regional coalitions and lends critical support to the Essex Heritage experience.

Annie C. Harris Kevin Tierney Thomas M. Leonard
Executive Director President, Board of Trustees President Emeritus
Thank you for supporting Essex Heritage ...

Your support ensures the tradition of regional leadership and program excellence that is the hallmark of the Essex National Heritage Commission will continue for years to come...


Thomas M. Leonard Grant Fund for Education (Tom's Fund)

Photo of Tom LeonardIn recognition of founding ENHC President Tom Leonard’s role in the creation of the Heritage Area and his fifteen-year commitment to promoting our mission,  Essex Heritage established the Thomas M. Leonard Partnership Grant for Education in 2005. This educational grant  nurtures the future stewards of the region’s historic, cultural and natural resources. Funded by private and public donations, the grant fund benefits qualified organizations serving youth at risk, increasing their awareness and commitment to preserving the Area resources. Your donation to this fund would be most welcome; please call us at: 978-740-0444 or click above to donate.


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