CONFIDENTIAL
Today, the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum stands at a crossroads. We have the opportunity to connect our historic properties, welcome more visitors, and program year round while preserving the waterfront for generations to come.
We have the once in a generation opportunity to acquire 44 Main Street, a historic property that sits at the gateway to our site. This property connects our current campus and gives us the chance to welcome the public through a real front door.
For centuries, the town of Essex, Massachusetts has embodied the soul of American shipbuilding. Thousands of wooden vessels have been launched from our small tidal bend in the river, built by hand and powered by a community that knows the value of hard work, craftsmanship, and pride. We believe every young shipbuilder, every student of American history, and every curious traveler deserves to experience this place for what it truly is, a rare and living legacy.
