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Overlooking the Essex River: The Landscape of Cogswell’s Grant
Saturday, September 21, 2024

Date & Time
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time(s):
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Reservation Required
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.
Special Instructions
This is an outdoor walking tour across hayfields, marshes, and other uneven terrain. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear and bring bug spray.
Host
Cogswell's Grant, Historic New England
https://www.historicnewengland.org/property/cogswells-grant/
Address
Cogswell's Grant, 60 Spring Street, Essex, MA 01929
Cogswell's Grant, 60 Spring Street, Essex, MA 01929
DirectionsAccessibility
Parking Available
Restrooms Available
Event Category
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Early Settlement
- History
- Walking Tour