Harriet Farnsworth Powell Historical Museum Schedule:
The Harriet Farnsworth Powell Historical Museum is Currently Closed for the Winter season.
Starting on the first Sunday in June, the Museum will be open every Sunday from 1:pm to 4:pm for the Summer season.
The Museum is also open on the 2nd Saturday, from 1:pm to 4:pm.
There is no admission fee to visit and enjoy the Museum's artifacts.
The Museum may be available for visits by special appointment.
For Museum or ECHS Society information please contact the:
Essex Community Historical Society
The Essex Community Historical Society (ECHS) makes continuous efforts to reach out to the Essex community to help advance the knowledge and appreciation of the roots of our town for our residents as well as other interested parties. The ECHS presents historical displays at the Champlain Valley Fair, The Vermont History Expo, the Village Summer Block Party, the Town Post Office and the Town Meeting. We participate in the Memorial Day Parade and the Town Christmas Tree Lighting. The Society presents multiple Events and historical programs under our "Tales & Treasures of Essex History" series.
ECHS offers several self-guided walks both in the Town and the Village, and elementary school presentations at the museum, around Essex Center and in the classroom. We continually update our Harriet Farnsworth Powell Museum and present historical displays that accentuate the history of our town and forbearers. We work closely with individuals and groups seeking information about our town as well as help with genealogical searches. We take on special projects such as the restoration of the Fort Ethan Allen Water Tower, the Molloy House Arch and the little white Schoolhouse currently located at the Town green. In collaboration with the Railroad Avenue Recess, Heart and Soul of Essex and the Essex Community Historical Society, the Essex Photo Historical Hikes were born !
The Museum distributes copies of a self-guided walking tour, which explores the historic past of Essex Center. We offer a biannual publication, "The Echo", to update the activities of the Society and to present original articles about the Town and its residents. Lastly, we publish an Essex Historical Calendar every Fall for the coming year.