ESSEX, Conn. (WTNH) — A new exhibit opens today at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. It is called “Rising Waters,” and it takes a look at the history of flooding along the river, with ...

ESSEX, Conn. (WTNH) — Nearly 20 decorated boats participated in the Connecticut River Museum boat parade on Thursday. Executive Director of the Connecticut River Museum Elizabeth Kaeser said ...

ESSEX — Executive director of the Connecticut River Museum Gainor B. Davis resigned her post this week after seven months of leading the institution. The Board of Trustees announced the change ...

The 1732 Samuel Lay House, a graceful, center-chimney colonial, is on approximately 1 acre at 57 Main St., just back from the Connecticut River Museum’s Steamboat Dock property.

ESSEX — The Connecticut River Museum will host its 26th Annual RiverFare on Thursday, June 6, 6-9 p.m. The event is presented by Tower Laboratories and the Ivoryton Playhouse and all proceeds ...

Essex — home of the Connecticut River Museum — was the site of one of the major actions of the War of 1812, when 27 American "privateers" were burned at anchor by the British.

“Blue Water Bound: Voyages from the River to the Sea” runs through Oct. 9 at the Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex. Information: 860-767-8269. Post Your Comment Below.

The Connecticut River has come a long way since the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. ... director of education at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, said.