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Bowers Beach Maritime Museum, Bowers Beach, DE
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Bowers Beach Maritime Museum

A small local museum in Bowers Beach, Delaware, with exhibits on the town, the bay, and its working fishermen.

Bowers Beach, DE

About Bowers Beach Maritime Museum

The museum is run by the Town of Bowers and displays objects tied to the town's past, the Delaware Bay, and the local watermen who worked its waters. Its schedule is seasonal and limited to summer weekend afternoons. The town also hosts themed events nearby, including a pirate-themed celebration at Memorial Day weekend and an oyster-harvesting heritage day. The town's website notes that some details may be outdated, so visitors should confirm plans with town staff.

  • #maritime
  • #local history
  • #watermen
  • #Delaware Bay
  • #oyster heritage

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