Celebrate America’s 250th with EHS!
America250
America250 is a nationwide celebration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While this milestone will be marked officially on July 4, 2026, EHS is starting celebrations this year to give us more time to celebrate. Follow this page for all of the local happenings for this national celebration of American history.
Veterans of the Revolution Cemetery Walk
Join EHS on Saturday, September 27th for a new walking tour of River View Cemetery that will remember the soldiers of Essex residents who fought during the Revolutionary War. We ask that you please register for this walk. Details found on our events page.
America 250 Winter Lecture Series
Join EHS in January 2026 as we begin the America 250 year with a series of three lectures at Essex Meadows exploring topics of the American Revolution.
Essex Commemorative Cookbook
Our committee is already hard at work creating a special cookbook featuring local recipes, historic recipes and ads from past town cookbooks, oral histories, and more. To get involved or submit a recipe, click below!
The Essex
Path of History
As we prepare for the Semiquincen-tennial, EHS is working to improve, expand, and better connect the historic sign markers throughout the three villages.
Early American Crafts and Trades Weekend
Save the Date for June 27-28, 2026 as EHS celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a weekend of craft and trades demonstrations, workshops, and artisan booths at Pratt House. More details to come!
America250 Local Partners & Collaborators
Watch this space, where EHS will be adding links to local partners that are also planning
Semiquincentennial events you won’t want to miss!
“Signer Sponsors”
Pat Tripoli
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Jim and Cindy Loeffler
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Pat Tripoli ~ Jim and Cindy Loeffler ~
Thank you to these special donors who help make our America 250 programs possible!
“For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail?”