The Heritage Explorers program provides opportunities to go behind-the-scenes at many of the ENHA's historic, cultural and natural resource sites. As an Explorer, you will; attend exclusive events free-of-charge, receive a quarterly newsletter, The Explorers Guide, filled with information about unique heritage destinations throughout the ENHA, gain new perspectives on some of the Area's most popular points of interest, be entitled to 10% off ENHC products and events, and receive discounts at select businesses and sites.
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Explorers Summer 2008: The Great Outdoors
Thank you to Russ Cohen and Essex County Greenbelt Association for a beautiful afternoon Rambling and Foraging and sampling goodies that Russ foraged and prepared at the Cox Reservation in Essex in July. The weather was perfect and Explorers had a wonderful time
Thursday, August 7, 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
WEATHER UPDATE: Sadly, threats of thunderstorms have lead us to CANCEL this event. (POSTED 8/7/08 10:30AM)
NEW DATE
Thursday, October 2, 4:00 PM - 6:00PM
Discovering Dogtown
Dogtown Road
Gloucester, MA 01930
Join Mark Carlotto and Shep Abbott as we explore Dogtown. This colonial Cape Ann settlement has been abandoned since 1830 and today offers many stories as well as miles of trails that traverse almost 3,600 acres. Shep, the former director of Artspace, and Mark, who has produced a new trail map and guide book of Dogtown, have led many hikes into Dogtown. They will share what they have uncovered from meticulous explorations of this fascinating place connecting the history of human settlement with the natural forces that have shaped Cape Ann.
Explorers, FREE;
Directions available here (pdf)...
Explorers Fall 2008: Native America
Saturday, September 13, 1:00 - 2:00 PM
Masconomet Life Commemoration Ceremony
Sagamore Hill
Hamilton, MA
01982
This one hour ceremony will commemorate the life of Sachem of the Agawam, Masconomet at his burial site on the top of Sagamore Hill in Hamilton. This beautiful and powerful place is the only known burial site of a 17th Century Massachusetts Sachem. Glenn Mairo, President of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society will host this once in a lifetime event and will speak on the life and legacy of Masconomet. The Essex Harmony, an acapella choral ensemble that specializes in historic American music will perform. Masconomet's life will be explored from the Native American point of view. Please join us for what promises to be a memorable event.
Explorers and Non-Explorers FREE
Thursday - Sunday, September 25-28
TRAILS & SAILS Weekend!
Once again Essex Heritage presents TRAILS & SAILS weekend with over 200 FREE! events throughout the Essex National Heritage Area. This year there are two FREE events that will present participants with Native American experiences that Explorers won't want to miss!
Saturday, September 27, 10:00 AM
Native American Experience
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
Forest River Park
Salem, MA 01970
Feather on the Moon, Sachem of the Massachusetts Ponkapoag Tribal Council, has directed us in building a Native American fish weir on our site. He will be giving a lecture and there will be other specialists on location running activities relating to Native American Flint-knapping and atlatl. Come and learn about the rich Native American culture and traditions that are embedded into the history of our county. A great event for adults and children alike!
Explorers and Non-Explorers FREE
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2:30 PM OR Sunday, Sept. 28, 2:00 PM
Connect with Cuvilly on their walking tour
Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center
10 Jeffrey's Neck Road
Ipswich, MA 01938
The Cuvilly campus includes a historic, restored timber frame barn, home to a variety of farm animals; a photovoltaic array and wind turbine that supply electricity for the center; a "Nushwetu"-- an authentic native dwelling demonstrating local living through the wisdom of the indigenous people of this region, and several acres of land that include woodlands, trails, fields, an organic garden, a pond and an orchard. The walking tour will showcase the campus as well as provide information about the various programs we host.
Explorers and Non-Explorers FREE
Wednesday, October 29, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Guest Lecturer Emerson Baker
Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology
Phillips Academy
Corner of Main Street (Rte 28) and Phillips Street
Andover, MA
A special evening with Emerson "Tad" Baker, History professor at Salem State College. Join us as he presents to us early Essex County, the frontier, warfare, Native Americans and witchcraft...more details to come...
Explorers FREE and Non-Explorers $15