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Established in 1819, the Town of Essex is a rural
community which still maintains much of its original natural splendor and
small town character. Long noted as one of the original shipbuilding
centers of New England, Essex maintains strong ties with its heritage by
way of the Essex Shipbuilding Museum and its many water resources such as
Chebacco Lake, the Essex River and the Atlantic Ocean.
Today, Essex is known for its seemingly endless supply of
antique shops and restaurants as well as for the Essex clam, which is a
widely recognized symbol of pride and quality. Clamming remains one of the
town's principal industries and there is a celebration for the bivalve in
September at the annual Essex ClamFest. Visitors can also sample the
best the area has to offer at the annual Taste of Essex held in May, which
features offerings from most of the area's finest restaurants.
Less than an hour's ride from Boston, Essex is a quaint and
friendly coastal community which proudly welcomes visitors and new
residents from all walks of life who seek to enjoy the best of what the
North Shore has to offer. |
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