The Upper Bay Museum, located at the foot of Walnut Street in North East, MD, houses a large collection of water related articles portraying the Heritage of the Upper Bay Area.The museum houses displays of hunting, boating and fishing artifacts native to the Upper Chesapeake Bay. Visitors can trace the history of the waterfowl hunter through exhibits of outlawed gunning rigs and skilfully carved decoys. They can also follow the progress of Bay boating and fishing with many displays of model boats, nets and one of the country's best collections of marine engines.

From the serious market waterfowl hunter to the hardy commercial fisherman, waterman of every description have shaped the culture of this region. The officers and members of the Upper Bay Museum invite you to join us where this heritage has been and continues to be preserved for future generations.

A Night on the Town

Upper Bay Museum hosts a fine dinner, dance and auction to honor our past founders and supporters Nick DeMond, Stewart DeMond, Gene Howell and Allan Purner. The VFW has graciously sponsored the event by donating their banquet hall for the venue. We have received many donations for the live and silent auctions including local hunting trips, "Deadliest Catch Chesapeake Edition" crabbing experience (you take home the catch), parasailing trip, one taxidermy waterfowl, professional teeth bleaching, a professional photography portrait session,  precious decoys and many more.

The cocktail hour, dinner and dessert menus include some fine choices such as the Olive Tree's salad and bread sticks, local caterers Italian roast beef, lemon cilantro chicken and some appetizing desserts. Following the live and silent auctions you can dance the night away to the band "Jammers". Tickets are $20 and $30 at the door. There will also be a cash bar. Tickets are limited so don't miss your chance for a great night on the town.

If you are interested in tickets or donating an item to the auction please contact info@upperbaymuseum.org or the event Chairman, Vernon Bryant.

 

Upcoming Events

The Upper Bay Museum is striving to be a community leader. We would like to welcome you to our upcoming events:

 

� April 16th, 2012: 6:00 P.M General Meeting at the Upper Bay Museum: Anyone interested in the being involved in the inter-workings of the museum is welcome to come. We will be discussing the details of our opening season.

 

� May 9th, 2012: 7:00 P.M. Card Exchange with the Chamber of Commerce at the Upper Bay Museum. This will consist of a wine and cheese with door prizes for the Chamber of Commerce in which we are a proud member.

 

� May 19th 2012: 5:00 P.M.  "A Night on the Town" at the North East Banquet Hall honoring past founders and supporters Nick DeMond, Stewart DeMond, Gene Howell and Allan Purner with a fine dinner/dance/auction. Details can be found at www.upperbaymuseum.org/dinnerdance

 

� May 21st, 2012: 7:00 P.M. General Meeting at the Upper Bay Museum

 

 

� May 26th 2012: Opening Day. Punt Gun Demonstration. More details to come.

 

� October 19th-20th: 2012 Upper Bay Museum host the 45th Annual Decoy Show at the North East Fire Hall. Details can be found at www.upperbaymuseum.org/decoyshow

 

 

Please come join us!

 

Thank you,
Nichole B. Gillis
Secretary of the Upper Bay Museum

www.upperbaymuseum.com