Capt. Salem Avery House, Maritime heritage museum in Shady Side, United States
This waterfront residence features exhibits dedicated to the maritime activities of the Chesapeake Bay region during the 19th century.
Captain Salem Avery moved from Long Island to Maryland in the 1850s, establishing himself as a respected oysterman and buy boat operator.
The museum preserves the legacy of watermen communities who transformed the Great Swamp area into the present-day Shady Side settlement.
The museum maintains regular operating hours, offers guided tours, and participates in the North American Reciprocal Museum Association program.
Records indicate Captain Avery owned twelve vessels throughout his career, including three sloops and nine schooners for oyster trade operations.
Location: Shady Side
Inception: 1984
Website: http://captainaverymuseum.org
GPS coordinates: 38.85194,-76.51194
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:38
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