Coastal Farming Walking Tour - Essex
![Tour Cogswell's Grant Coastal Farm in Essex Massachusetts as part of Trails & Sails Tour Cogswell's Grant Coastal Farm in Essex Massachusetts as part of Trails & Sails](https://mail.northshorekid.com/sites/default/files/styles/post_photo/public/events/cog_landscape.jpg?itok=06I_SJAH)
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. This is a rain-or-shine walk; please wear weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. Limited capacity, registration is required.