Come experience the lifestyles and occupations of those living in Essex County from the early 1600’s through the early 1900’s. Step back in time with the Georgetown Historical Society at the Brocklebank, Nelson, Beecher house and grounds. Explore our historic home, tavern room, kitchen door gardens and historic fruit tree varieties. Step into Georgetown’s one room schoolhouse, the Hill Schoolhouse No. 3, in use from 1828-1925, as well as the Merrill 10-footer home shoe shop, part of an industry that once thrived in Essex County.