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Overlooking the Essex River: The Landscape of Cogswell’s Grant

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Overlooking the Essex River: The Landscape of Cogswell’s Grant

Date & Time

Sunday, October 1, 2023

Time Slot(s):

11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Reservation Required

You may register here.

Description

On this walking tour, explore Cogswell’s Grant’s landscape history, from the presence of indigenous people through the colonial period to the present. Walk through hayfields down to the salt marsh and the Essex River, discover the rich history of the people and families who lived and farmed here, and learn how coastal farming has evolved over the centuries.

This is a rain-or-shine walk; please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Limited capacity, registration is required.

PLEASE NOTE: This event was rescheduled from it’s original date on Saturday, September 23. If you are registered but cannot participate on the rescheduled date, please notify Cogswell’s Grant so your ticket can be released. 

Special Instructions

This is an outdoor walking tour across hayfields, marshes, and other uneven terrain. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.

Address

60 Spring Street, Essex, MA 01929

60 Spring Street, Essex, MA 01929

Directions

Accessibility

Parking Available

Restrooms Available

Event Category

  • Agriculture
  • Architecture
  • Early Settlement
  • History
  • Walking Tour

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