COLCHESTER is an Essex city steeped in history, but few residents pause to consider the story behind its name.

Yes, arrangements have already been made for my cremated ashes, the cemetery has been decided upon, and the tombstone is already in place. It has brought me a certain peace. Have you thought about ...

The Colchester History Museum will open new exhibits April 6 at the museum, 24 Linwood Ave. The “Emerging from the Shadows: The Story of Colchester’s School for Colored Children, 1803-1840” exhibit ...

The Pyramids, Great Wall of China, Stonehenge and...Colchester? The Essex town is preparing an audacious bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and it's not as unlikely as it sounds. Destination ...

The Colchester History Museum will open for the season April 7 and will celebrate with a program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring poet Joanie DiMartino at the museum, 24 Linwood Ave., Colchester.

The Colchester Historical Society is looking for the next generation to pick up the torch, volunteering to help keep history alive. Places like the Colchester Log Schoolhouse which was built back in ...

AN award-winning Colchester pub celebrated a traditional event hosted by The Colchester Watch and the Colchester mayor, reviving a centuries-old custom known as 'Testing the Ale'. The event, held on ...

The 225 th anniversary celebration for the community of Colchester will offer a full day of fun-filled entertainment and the opportunity to learn more about the rich history of this lakeside village.