Essex National Heritage Area
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          Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) is a non-profit organization that has been federally authorized to manage and oversee the unique heritage resources of the Essex National Heritage Area.

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          The Essex National Heritage Area is a federally designated region that encompasses the geographic area of Essex County, Massachusetts.

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  • July 2026

  • Fri 10

    Treasure Islands of Salem Sound with Chris Leahy

    July 10 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    10 Blaney Street 10 Blaney Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join local naturalist and birding expert, Chris Leahy, on his special birding-focused harbor tour which - will delight nature lovers. Naturalist Chris Leahy will be leading this nautical exploration of...

  • Fri 17

    Shipwrecks of Salem Sound with Captain Ray Bates Jr.

    July 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Shipwrecks of Salem Sound with Captain Ray Bates Jr.
    10 Blaney Street 10 Blaney Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Come aboard Naumkeag with lifelong historian, author, and local diver, Captain Ray Bates, Jr., for a harbor tour to visit the sites and hear the stories of the many shipwrecks of Salem...

  • Fri 17

    Misery Island Mushroom Walk

    July 17 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Misery Island Mushroom Walk
    Misery Island Salem, MA, United States

    Join mycologist Jana Harris from Essex Forays for a guided mushroom walk at Great Misery Island. For all those interested in discovering fungi growing on the Misery Island of the...

  • August 2026

  • Fri 14

    Shipwrecks of Salem Sound with Captain Ray Bates Jr.

    August 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Shipwrecks of Salem Sound with Captain Ray Bates Jr.
    10 Blaney Street 10 Blaney Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Come aboard Naumkeag with lifelong historian, author, and local diver, Captain Ray Bates, Jr., for a harbor tour to visit the sites and hear the stories of the many shipwrecks of Salem...

  • September 2026

  • Fri 18

    Great Misery Island Birding and Nature Tour with Chris Leahy

    September 18 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 am
    Misery Island Salem, MA, United States

    Join naturalist Chris Leahy for an in-depth exploration of the nature and birds of Great Misery Island. Explore the birds and environments of Great Misery Island. With 83 acres of...

  • October 2026

  • Fri 2

    Misery Island Mushroom Walk

    October 2 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Misery Island Mushroom Walk
    Misery Island Salem, MA, United States

    Join mycologist Jana Harris from Essex Forays for a guided mushroom walk at Great Misery Island. For all those interested in discovering fungi growing on the Misery Island of the...

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