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CT Spring In-Water Boat Show May 3-5 to Benefit Sails Up 4 Cancer

Essex, CT – The Connecticut Spring Boat Show will be held Friday, May 3 - Sunday, May 5 at Essex Island Marina, a Safe Harbor Marina, 11 Ferry Street, Essex, CT. The show is a production of WindCheck Magazine and is sponsored by Essex Island Marina, Yacht Brokers Association of America, Essex Boat Works, Essex Steam Train and Riverboat and YachtWorld. 100% of attendee gate proceeds will go to Sails Up 4 Cancer, last year over $10,000 was raised for the organization. "Boaters from all over New England

View Thousands of Swallows From the Decks of the Becky Thatcher Riverboat

Take in this natural phenomenon during peak migration season in September  Essex, CT – Swallows are converging on the lower Connecticut River during peak migration season and Essex Steam Train & Riverboat is offering a front row seat to this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon. Every Friday & Saturday evening in September, the Becky Thatcher riverboat is embarking on a three-hour cruise down the Connecticut River to watch as hundreds of thousands of North American Tree & Barn Swallows migrate to South America

Summer Family Picnic Package at Essex Steam Train and Riverboat

Valley Railroad Companies Announces Acquisition of Lady Katharine Cruises

Essex, CT – Kevin Dodd, President of The Valley Railroad Company, announced the acquisition of Lady Katharine Cruises by Valley Railroad’s subsidiary, Connecticut River Events, LLC. This transaction represents an opportunity to continue serving locals and worldwide visitors the Connecticut River Valley’s historic landmarks and natural beauty from heritage steam, diesel locomotives and water vessels.   “We are very excited to have the Lady Katharine Cruises organization join us. We look forward to