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Sailing Back in Time: A River Journey Through Essex, Connecticut

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Along the Connecticut River. Bryan Boyhan photo

Along the Connecticut River. Bryan Boyhan photo

A local pub, the Black Seal is a neighborhood joint with a friendly bar and customers from down the street and around the country. Bryan Boyhan photo

A local pub, the Black Seal is a neighborhood joint with a friendly bar and customers from down the street and around the country. Bryan Boyhan photo

The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.

The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club.

A full Harvest moon over the harbor. Bryan Boyhan photo

A full Harvest moon over the harbor. Bryan Boyhan photo

A rib dinner more than did the trick at the Griswold Inn. Bryan Boyhan photo

A rib dinner more than did the trick at the Griswold Inn. Bryan Boyhan photo

A lighthouse at the mouth of the river. Bryan Boyhan photo

A lighthouse at the mouth of the river. Bryan Boyhan photo

Lunch at the Essex Yacht Club. Bryan Boyhan photo

Lunch at the Essex Yacht Club. Bryan Boyhan photo

Main Street, at night.

Main Street, at night.

Bryan Boyhan on Jun 29, 2025
In Essex, Americana is on full display. A collection of finely maintained 18th and 19th century houses and commercial buildings line the narrow lanes. Bunting graces white-washed fences, American flags... more

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