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Historic Essex Walking Tour
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Date & Time
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Recurring Event
Time(s):
7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Description
Learn how one New England village built close to 4,000 wooden vessels; find a 1797 Paul Revere bell; discover the birthplace of the fried clam; learn about the grave robberies of 1818 as you step back in time to 16 historic sites on the Historic Essex Walking Tour! This self-guided tour with a brochure & map inside to guide you, spans a one-mile stretch of the walkable Essex River Cultural District on Main Street with short extensions onto Martin Street and Eastern Avenue. Enjoy this leisurely stroll with shops & restaurants along the way.
Special Instructions
Address
Essex Town Hall, 30 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929
Essex Town Hall, 30 Martin Street, Essex, MA 01929
DirectionsFree municipal parking lot with accessible walkways to Martin Street (Route 22) and stairway to Main Street (Route 133). Free on-street parking in designated areas of Main Street and Martin Street.
Accessibility
Accessible / Wheelchair or stroller accommodating
Dog Friendly
Parking Available
Restrooms Available
Event Category
- Arts & Culture
- Boat-Related
- History
- Maritime
- Walking Tour
