Upper Bay Museum

05/31/2026

A fun family activity for this summer - we're on the list! You can get yours at Cecil County Public Library branches, Historical Society of Cecil County, Cecil County Tourism, Fair Hill Nature Center & Environmental Foundation
or you can print your own from the website in the post.

The Historical Society of Cecil County is sponsoring an activity for both adults and kids. It is detailed here:

http://cecilhistory.org/america-250/

We have already had 3 people complete it!

05/31/2026

05/22/2026

Memorial Day weekend is our "opening weekend" each summer, and this year we'll be open every Saturday and most* Sundays from 12pm-4pm.

Thank you for your support!



* if we will be closed on a Sunday, it will be posted to our website and page. If you aren't able to make it while we're open, send a message or email a few days ahead of time and we'll do our very best to arrange for a volunteer to open for you.

The background is a photo of Buddy Reynolds at the old wharf in North East, surrounded by the hoops of a trap net. The text says 2026 Season, Open 12pm - 4pm, Saturday May 23, Sunday May 24, Monday May 25, Saturdays and most* Sundays through October 11. The museum logo is in the top right corner.

05/01/2026

See the Havre de Grace Decoy Museum's Facebook or website for details. We'll have a table there, and the Upper Bay Museum will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-4pm. Stop in and say "Hi" before or after you visit the festival!



The picture says, "Havre de Grace Decoy Festival this weekend! We will be there, and the museum will be open Saturday 5/2 and Sunday 5/3 12pm-4pm" The background is a a jumble of cork net floats and commercial fishing net.

03/24/2026

We had a wonderful visit today with this school group. Even when we're closed for the season, visits can usually be arranged by emailing us in advance.

10/20/2025

Here are some additional "thanks" specific to the Decoy Show:
Chesapeake Wooden Boat Builders School for being our friends and sponsors
Minker Banquet Hall Perryville for the location
Ladies' Auxiliary of The Community Fire Company of Perryville Md. Inc for all of your help, and for the delicious breakfast and lunch on Saturday
Havre de Grace Decoy Museum for advertising in Canvasback Magazine and being a vendor
Decoy Magazine for advertising and being a vendor
A and M Tent Events for tables
Northside Deli for helping us feed volunteers & vendors on Friday
Not many of our vendors have social media, but all are listed on the Decoy Show page of our website. Here are the ones with social media:
Blanchette Decoys
C&L Antiques
Moretz Decoys
H.T. Morrison Wildlife Art
Ward Foundation Inc
Waterfowling on the Susquehanna Flats
Wye River Antiques



The image says "Thank You" three times, similar to a plastic bag from take-out food along with squiqqly arrows and the Upper Shore Decoy Show logo, featuring a canvasback decoy and noting that it was established in 1967.

10/20/2025

We'd like to extend a heartfelt "Thank you!" to the many people who helped make 2025 a very successful year.
First - our volunteers and board members. Without you, we simply don't exist. Whether you did "a little" or "a lot," every bit helps, and we rely on all of you to continue!
Next - our visitors, members and sponsors. Over 2,800 people visited the museum this year, the most since 2018 - when we were open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays! Visitor donations, gift shop purchases, membership fees and donations keep our bills paid and allow us to improve our exhibits and protect our artifacts.
Finally but absolutely not "last" - our Decoy Show vendors. You are the heart of our only annual fundraiser, and we hope you all had a great experience this year.

(Note: I hope I didn't miss anyone - but if I did, please let me know.)



The image says "Thank You" three times, similar to a plastic bag from take-out food along with squiqqly arrows and the Upper Shore Decoy Show logo, featuring a canvasback decoy and noting that it was established in 1967.

10/11/2025

Moretz Decoys will be at the show - this is just one example of his work!

10/11/2025

New to the Upper Shore Decoy Show this year: the Ward Foundation will have a table!!

🎉 A huge congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Chesapeake Challenge! 🦆✨ Your talent, creativity, and dedication to the carving tradition made this year’s contest truly remarkable.

We are deeply grateful to our judges for their time and expertise, to our volunteers for keeping everything running smoothly, and to our sponsors for their generous support. 🙌 Thank you to the many guests who joined us and cheered on the competition (despite the weather), you make this event so special.

And of course, a heartfelt thank you to every competitor who shared their artistry and passion. The Chesapeake Challenge shines because of you. 💙

Until next year...keep carving, keep creating, and keep celebrating the rich traditions of the wildfowl art! 🌊🦆

10/11/2025

Wye River Antiques always brings a really cool assortment of antiques to the show.

Last day for Molly's Place Maryland Outdoor Festival in Kennedyville MD. Great weather, music and food.