Research
Life in our historic villages excites the imagination!
We invite you to explore our publications and to reach out for assistance with research
Our Publications
Follow the Falls
“Follow the Falls” is a 3-part series of richly illustrated booklets written in collaboration with the Essex Land Trust. The publications explores in detail the histories of Ivoryton, Centerbrook, and the Falls River Cove.. Together, they tell the remarkable story of how the Falls River binds together the three villages that make up the town of Essex.
Essex: Where History Lives
Offering a brief overview of the last 350 years of life in Essex, this EHS booklet delves into the history of the village of Essex and includes many historic paintings and photos.
To purchase…
Titles can be purchased at a variety of Essex locations: Connecticut River Museum, Pratt House (June-September), Griswold Inn Goods and Curiosities Shop, Essex Library, and Ivoryton Library offer certain EHS titles for purchase.
Research Assistance
Genealogy Research
Are you interested in learning more about your family’s provenance in Essex?
We maintain an extensive collections database with information on many families who settled in Essex.
If you are researching your family genealogy or property history in Essex,
we can help!
EHS Archives
EHS archives contain many items and research compilations that may be of interest to scholars of local history.
Scholarly Articles
Those interested in learning more on specific topics of Essex history may enjoy the scholarly articles below.
“When the great history of trouble is written, my family will stand extremely high in the table of contents.”