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The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum

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66, Essex, MA 01929

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Volunteers on Site
Wed, Oct 14, 20269:00 AM

Follow the link to apply www.essexshipbuilding.org/volunteer

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORY
Wed, Oct 14, 20269:00 AM

BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORY TWO WEEK COURSE (10 weekdays) m-f 9am -2pm October 05 - 09 2026 & October 12 - 16 2026 No experience? We’ve got you covered! Join expert builder, Jeff Lane for a 10 day course and take your very own boat home with you at the end of the session! Discover the timeless art of boatbuilding with the Essex Salt Marsh Dory. Designed by the Charles A. Burnham, this capable little boat is perfect for single-handed rowing. Its compact size allows for easy storage and t

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General Admission Hours
Wed, Oct 14, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

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Nature Walks at the Museum Shipyard
Wed, Oct 14, 202611:00 AM

https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/museum-nature-walks

Source: tockify.com · Last verified Sep 17, 2026

BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORY
Thu, Oct 15, 20269:00 AM

BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORY TWO WEEK COURSE (10 weekdays) m-f 9am -2pm October 05 - 09 2026 & October 12 - 16 2026 No experience? We’ve got you covered! Join expert builder, Jeff Lane for a 10 day course and take your very own boat home with you at the end of the session! Discover the timeless art of boatbuilding with the Essex Salt Marsh Dory. Designed by the Charles A. Burnham, this capable little boat is perfect for single-handed rowing. Its compact size allows for easy storage and t

Source: tockify.com · Last verified Sep 17, 2026

General Admission Hours
Thu, Oct 15, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

Land & Sea Club Session1
Thu, Oct 15, 20263:00 PM

https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/land-and-sea-club https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/land-and-sea-club

Source: tockify.com · Last verified Sep 17, 2026

BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORY
Fri, Oct 16, 20269:00 AM

BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORY TWO WEEK COURSE (10 weekdays) m-f 9am -2pm October 05 - 09 2026 & October 12 - 16 2026 No experience? We’ve got you covered! Join expert builder, Jeff Lane for a 10 day course and take your very own boat home with you at the end of the session! Discover the timeless art of boatbuilding with the Essex Salt Marsh Dory. Designed by the Charles A. Burnham, this capable little boat is perfect for single-handed rowing. Its compact size allows for easy storage and t

Source: tockify.com · Last verified Sep 17, 2026

General Admission Hours
Fri, Oct 16, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

General Admission Hours
Sat, Oct 17, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

General Admission Hours
Sun, Oct 18, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

Archival Research Appointments Available
Tue, Oct 20, 20261:00 PM

Interested in Local History? Appointments are now available for archival research at the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum. Dive into shipbuilding records, historic photographs, family pa

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

Land & Sea Club Session1
Tue, Oct 20, 20263:00 PM

https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/land-and-sea-club https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/land-and-sea-club

Source: tockify.com · Last verified Sep 17, 2026

Volunteers on Site
Wed, Oct 21, 20269:00 AM

Follow the link to apply www.essexshipbuilding.org/volunteer

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

General Admission Hours
Wed, Oct 21, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

Nature Walks at the Museum Shipyard
Wed, Oct 21, 202611:00 AM

https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/museum-nature-walks

Source: tockify.com · Last verified Sep 17, 2026

General Admission Hours
Thu, Oct 22, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

Land & Sea Club Session1
Thu, Oct 22, 20263:00 PM

https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/land-and-sea-club https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/land-and-sea-club

Source: tockify.com · Last verified Sep 17, 2026

General Admission Hours
Fri, Oct 23, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

General Admission Hours
Sat, Oct 24, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

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Pirate Party Fundraiser
Sat, Oct 24, 20266:00 PM

https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/pirate-party-fundraiser https://www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/pirate-party-fundraiser

Source: tockify.com · Last verified Sep 17, 2026

General Admission Hours
Sun, Oct 25, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

Archival Research Appointments Available
Tue, Oct 27, 20261:00 PM

Interested in Local History? Appointments are now available for archival research at the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum. Dive into shipbuilding records, historic photographs, family pa

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

Volunteers on Site
Wed, Oct 28, 20269:00 AM

Follow the link to apply www.essexshipbuilding.org/volunteer

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

General Admission Hours
Wed, Oct 28, 202611:00 AM

www.essexshipbuilding.org/tickets/admissions

Source: essexshipbuilding.org · Last verified Apr 10, 2026

Recent Past Events at The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum

Archival Research Appointments AvailableTue, Oct 13, 2026
Land & Sea Club Session1Tue, Oct 13, 2026
BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORYTue, Oct 13, 2026
BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORYMon, Oct 12, 2026
General Admission HoursSun, Oct 11, 2026
General Admission HoursSat, Oct 10, 2026
ESSEX ARTS FEST!Sat, Oct 10, 2026
General Admission HoursFri, Oct 9, 2026
BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORYFri, Oct 9, 2026
General Admission HoursThu, Oct 8, 2026
Land & Sea Club Session1Thu, Oct 8, 2026
BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORYThu, Oct 8, 2026
Nature Walks at the Museum ShipyardWed, Oct 7, 2026
Volunteers on SiteWed, Oct 7, 2026
BUILD YOUR OWN ESSEX SALT MARSH DORYWed, Oct 7, 2026

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