Coastal Farming Walking Tour - Essex

Cogswell’s Grant is a coastal farm of 165 acres located along the banks of the Essex River, just two miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean. On this walking tour, explore Cogswell’s Grant’s landscape history, from the presence of indigenous people through the colonial period to the present. Walk through hayfields down to the salt marsh and the Essex River, discover the rich history of the people and families who lived and farmed here, and learn how coastal farming has evolved over the centuries.

Special Instructions:

• This is a rain-or-shine walk
• Long pants, comfortable shoes
• Bug spray are recommended, as we will be walking through fields.
• Registration is required .Limited capacity,