Upcoming Special Events
Thursday, July 23, 4:30 PM
Lowell's Boatshop, Amesbury
Saturday, August 15, 9:00 AM
Newburyport Waterfront
September 18-20 & 25-27
Trails & Sails 2009
Two weekends!
Fall 2009 Explorers Events
Discover Essex County Estates
Event info coming in August 09
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Summer 2009 Explorers Events, Celebrate the Sea!
Thursday, July 23, 2009 4:30 - 6:00 PM
The Wooden Boat
Lowell's Boatshop, 459 Main Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
Celebrate our maritime heritage! Explorers are invited for an evening on the Merrimack River on the beautiful and historic Amesbury riverfront. Discover the birthplace of the legendary fishing Dory. Founded by Simeon Lowell in 1793, the boat shop designed and produced some of the finest small fishing vessels used by American mariners. A "working museum" where visitors can see boats under construction, museum staff will share the story of the shop as it continues to make history in the 21st century. Might we go for a row? Followed by a wine and cheese reception. RSVP HERE
Directions to come!
Saturday, August 15, 9:00 - 10:00AM
Maritime Newburyport Aboard the Friendship of Salem
Newburyport Waterfront Boardwalk
Explorers! Climb aboard the National Park Service's ambassadorial vessel, and enjoy a private tour. Experience Newburyport's maritime heritage while the Friendship of Salem graces Newburyport with her majestic presence for a rare visit along the waterfront boardwalk. Explorers will encounter what it takes to sail the seas aboard this three-masted, replica 1797 merchant vessel and meet the people who do! Enjoy light refreshments after the tour.
RSVP HERE
Directions to come! See if you can spot her masts from High Street as you get close to the waterfront!
Spring 2009 Explorers Events included...
Sunday, April 19, 2009 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Exploring the Great Marsh
Crane Estate, Argilla Road
Ipswich, MA 01938
Join us at The Trustees of Reservations' Crane Estate in Ipswich, and experience the Great Marsh firsthand! Local naturalist and Trustees volunteer John Nove will lead a discussion of the remarkable biodiversity of the Great Marsh, highlighting the vital role that this salt marsh plays in the ecosystem. John's walk will lead us around and over Castle Hill, past the expansive marsh, tidal estuaries, beaches, and dunes. The spring bird migration will be underway, so bring your binoculars. Sightings in recent years have included nesting Piping Plovers.
Directions: From Rte 128 N (towards Gloucester), take exit 20A (Rte 1A N) and follow for 8 miles to Ipswich. Turn right onto 133 E and follow for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Northgate Rd. and follow for .5 miles. Turn right onto Argilla Rd. and follow for 2.3 miles. Turn left at the Crane Estate entrance. Gate house attendants will direct you to the parking area behind the farm building complex. Explorers FREE, Non-Explorers $15.
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Special Partnership Event...Sail into Summer!
Thursday, May 21, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
A Lecture & Presentation by Thad Koza at the
Custom House Maritime Museum
Newburyport, MA 01950
Essex Heritage is pleased to announce this special partnership event in collaboration with the Custom House Maritime Museum in Newburyport.
Thad Koza, renowned tall ships author and photographer, is presenting his audiovisual program of the 2009 tall ships visiting Boston this summer at the Custom House Maritime Museum on May 21 at 7:00 pm, including the Friendship that comes to Newburyport in August. This hour-long lecture will cover over 20 of the magnificent ships along with the men and women that are a part of Sail Boston 2009. Thad’s photography will give you amazing looks at the ships. His stories will make you feel like part of the crew!
Koza has been following the tall ships around the globe for over three decades. His photography and articles have appeared in many national publications, such as, Cruising World, Sea History, Classic Boat, Traditional Boats & Tall Ships, The NY Times, The Boston Globe and more. His book, Tall Ships: The Fleet for the 21st Century, is in its third printing.
Discounted tickets are available for CHMM and Explorers members at $7.00, for non-members $10.00. The lecture starts at 7:00 pm with tickets sold the day of the lecture starting at 6:30 pm. Directions to The Custom House Maritime Museum can be found here. You can also call 978-462-8681 for information.
Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:00AM - 10:30 AM
For the Birds!
Parker River Wildlife Refuge,
Hellcat Wildlife Parking Area (4)
Newburyport, MA 01950
The Parker River Wildlife Refuge is a favorite for spotting our flighted friends, especially in May. From sand dunes to salt marsh, the refuge provides a stunning backdrop and an ideal resting point for migratory birds, from sparrows to egrets. Join Explorers with special host Steve Grinley, owner of Bird Watcher's Supply & Gift as he shares his 40 years of birding expertise, leading Explorers on an outdoor adventure. We’ll meander over boardwalks and dikes, and enjoy views of ocean, fresh and saltwater marsh as we try to catch a glimpse of the incredible variety of life that the Great Marsh supports. Grab your binoculars, wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather! Explorers attend Free; Non-members $15.
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Winter 2009 Events included...
Thursday, January 22, 2009 5:30-7:00 PM
Art and Asia in Ipswich
Ipswich Historical Society's Heard House Museum
54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA 01938
Discover the China trade behind the walls of the Ipswich Historical Society’s Heard House Museum. These reflect a unique time in our nation's history when the United States was pursuing relationships with nations of Asia to establish independence in politics and trade. The resulting connections and excursions to the Far East, brought home exquisite examples of art and china from around the world.
In this special evening, Explorers will also get acquainted with the work of artist and Ipswich native, Arthur Wesley Dow. An important piece of American art history, Dow’s work reflects distinctively American landscapes and places using traditional Japanese printing techniques. Experience how Asian influence penetrates the artistic sensibilities of this artist whose timeless contributions to the teaching and understanding of art continue to influence artists today, most notably through his book Composition, first published in 1899. The Dow collection of the Ipswich Historical Society is . Explorers attend FREE, non-Explorers $15.
Limited parking is available at 54 South Main Street, The Heard House Museum. Additional parking is available at the municiple lot next to the Ipswich Visitor Center, a short walk from the Museum.
For Mapquest directions click here...
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Friday, February 27, 2009 4:30-6:00 PM
Continuing the Collection: The Phillips Library
The Phillips Library, Plummer Hall
132 Essex Street,
Salem, MA 01970
Please join Phillips library director, Sid Berger, and librarian, Barbara Kampas, for a special evening at the Peabody Essex Museum’s Phillips Library. Explorers are invited for an exclusive tour of the Library and its gracious Plummer Hall, which (reputedly) contains the first period rooms in any U.S. museum! Our knowledgeable hosts will share little seen items including some of the library’s recent acquisitions from China and other pieces that emphasize the depth of the Essex-Asian connection.
As the research and documentation division of the Peabody Essex Museum, The Phillips Library is internationally renowned as a primary resource for maritime history, genealogic research, New England history as well as American Decorative Arts, and of course, Asian art and culture. The Phillips Library is the repository of the best-documented city/county in the U.S. Be sure to take part in this exclusive evening of discovery with our insightful hosts. Explorers attend Free; Non-Explorers $15.
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Fall 2008 Events included...
A presentation by historian Emerson Baker on
Witchcraft, Warfare and Native Americans in Essex County at the
Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology
Phillips Academy, Andover, MA 01910
Explorers heard Emerson Baker, author of the recently published book The Devil of Great Island: Witchcraft and Conflict in Early New England and professor of History at Salem State College, make the connection between these dynamic topics.
The year was 1692. Massachusetts was losing a war to the Native Americans of New England and their French allies, and frontier settlements in Essex County were in a state of panic. Many participants in the witchcraft outbreak had been involved in the war as captives, war refugees, or soldiers, and their suffering is reflected in the infamous Salem witchcraft outbreak.
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