Woodman’s of Essex Facts

Location

Main Street, Essex, Massachusetts, Route 133, on the Causeway

Established

1914 by Chubby and Bessie Woodman as a roadside grocery stand

First Fried Clam Sold

July 3rd, 1916: Fried Clam invented, first sold on July 4th, 1916. Read The Story of the Fried Clam

Management

Present management are 3rd and 4th generation family members

3rd Generation

Stephen Woodman, Co-CEO
Douglas Woodman, Co-CEO

4th Generation

Eian Woodman, GM

Employees

Approximately 80 year round employees and up to 200 seasonally, at least 25 employed for over 30 years!