Bowers Beach Maritime Museum

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Bowers Beach Maritime Museum The museum houses artifacts of Bowers, the Delaware Bay and the watermen of the area. It is open weekends, Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2 PM - 4 PM.

WHY I AM A WATERMAN
"First of all it's the freedom; that is number one. It's the appeal of hunting for the fish. There is always the hope of a Big Catch; that's the reason I go out there. There is the whole aspect of being in God's Creation; the natural beauty of the bay. It's tough work, but it has its rewards. I'm absolutely fulfilled by it! ---Jimmy Dare, Longtime Bowers' Waterman

[from Henry Benner's "The History and Spirit of Bowers Beach ... a Fishing Village."]

It seems I thanked everyone except for those very important volunteers who keep events going. 🤦🏼‍♀️Even in very uncomfor...
10/17/2026

It seems I thanked everyone except for those very important volunteers who keep events going. 🤦🏼‍♀️
Even in very uncomfortable conditions, Heritage Day happened because of help from Gail, Jo, Cherry, Marilyn, Linda, Chris, Melissa and Leigh. 👏👏👏

Help came by way of Bob Scott today. Thank you for delivering our grant award. We have always been able to count on Le...
10/14/2026

Help came by way of Bob Scott today. Thank you for delivering our grant award. We have always been able to count on Levy Court to help us through the tough times.

10/14/2026
10/14/2026

Paddling is a great way to experience the Delaware Bayshore, but tides, wind, and currents can be challenging to navigate. Attend the virtual Delaware Bayshore Byway Master & Marketing Plan Public Meeting on Tuesday, 10/20, to share your feedback on recommended paddling routes.

Learn more: www.publicinput.com/DBBMMP🛶🚲🥾

Joe Sullivan, from The Delaware Archives, was one of our presenters, at Bowers Heritage Day. We learned about arms and ...
10/13/2026

Joe Sullivan, from The Delaware Archives, was one of our presenters, at Bowers Heritage Day. We learned about arms and am******on of the American Revolution. Thank you, Joe.

10/13/2026

This beautiful dress weighs 35 pounds. Memorable dance by Adrienne.

It was our privilege to have the Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe visit with us on Heritage Day. We heard stories and lear...
10/13/2026

It was our privilege to have the Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe visit with us on Heritage Day. We heard stories and learned about traditions and dances. We hope to have them join us again.

It was our privilege to have the Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe visit with us at Heritage Day.
10/13/2026

It was our privilege to have the Nanticoke Indian Dance Troupe visit with us at Heritage Day.

And the winners are……. Bowers Heritage Day 5K 2026
10/12/2026

And the winners are……. Bowers Heritage Day 5K 2026

It was from the end to the beginning on a very messy day, until Facebook put them in their own order. Thank you Bowers ...
10/12/2026

It was from the end to the beginning on a very messy day, until Facebook put them in their own order. Thank you Bowers Fire Company for leading the race.

Address

19 Williams Avenue
Bowers Beach, DE
19946

Telephone

(302) 222-6341

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