| Essex National Heritage Area | |
|---|---|
 Aerial view of Salem Willows in Salem, Massachusetts. Also pictured are Marblehead, Massachusetts and its harbor. | |
| Type | Historical |
| Location | Essex County,  Massachusetts |
| Coordinates | 42°39′47.8″N 70°57′30.2″W / 42.663278°N 70.958389°W |
| Area | 828 square miles (2,140 km2) |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Visitors | 2.7 million (yearly) |
| Governing body | Essex National Heritage Commission |
  Location of Essex National Heritage Area in Massachusetts  Essex National Heritage Area (the United States) | |
The Essex National Heritage Area is a National Heritage Area composed of all of Essex County, Massachusetts. It is overseen by the Essex National Heritage Commission (ENHC), a non-profit organization based in Salem, Massachusetts.[1] The commission promotes the cultural heritage with public and private partnerships and with the National Park Service by developing programs that enhance, preserve and encourage regional awareness of the area's unique historic, cultural and natural resources.
- ^ "About Us". Essex National Heritage Area.