• Overview

    Bayshore Center's mission is to motivate people to take care of the history, the culture and the environment of NJ's Bayshore region through education, preservation and example. Headquartered along the scenic Maurice River in the historic village of Bivalve in Port Norris, BDP operates the restored 1928 oyster schooner A.J. Meerwald, NJ's official tall ship.


    Public sails and charters are available from Bivalve and other ports-of-call throughout the region from April through Oct. - see website for complete schedule and list of locations. Environmental and history education sails and programs are available for school groups.


    One and five-day shipboard camps are available in summer. An annual celebration of Bayshore life - Delaware Bay Days - is held the second weekend of June and includes a street parade, music, food, exhibits, games, crafts, sails aboard the Meerwald, an oyster shucking contest and much more.

  • Amenities

    • Restrooms
    Activities
    • Birding
    • Self-guided tours
  • Nearby:

    •  Dining

      • Hawk Haven Vineyard & Winery
        17.4 MI
        609-846-7347
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      • The Old Grange Restaurant
        18.8 MI
        609-884-0114
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      • The Princeton Grill & Bar
        19.2 MI
        609-967-3456
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      • Casey's on Third
        20.1 MI
        609-522-7799
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      • Boardwalk Bar & Grill
        20.6 MI
        609-522-2431
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      • Blue Water Grille
        20.7 MI
        609-522-0303
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      • Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture)
        21.2 MI
        609-884-5404
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      • Black Duck on Sunset
        21.3 MI
        609-898-0100
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    •  Lodging

      • Belleplain State Forest
        11.7 MI
        609-861-2404
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      • Inn at Jessie Creek
        12.5 MI
        609-536-2023
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      • Quality Inn & Suites
        12.6 MI
        856-327-3300
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      • Green Holly Campground
        13.0 MI
        609-465-9602
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      • King Nummy Trail Campground
        13.1 MI
        609-465-4242
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      • Jersey Shore Haven
        13.1 MI
        609-861-2293
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      • Fairfield Inn & Suites Millville
        13.4 MI
        856-776-2400
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      • Scenic Riverview Campground
        13.5 MI
        609-628-4566
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    •  Activities

      • East Point Lighthouse
        2.2 MI
        856-785-0349
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      • Mauricetown Historic Society
        4.2 MI
        856-785-0457
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      • Turkey Point Natural Viewing Area
        5.0 MI
        856-629-0090
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      • Spring Garden Marina
        6.7 MI
        856-825-5334
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      • Fortescue State Marina
        7.6 MI
        856-462-7314
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      • New Jersey Motorsports Park
        8.8 MI
        856-327-8000
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      • NJ ATV Rentals
        9.0 MI
        732-608-6535
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      • Millville Army Air Field Museum
        9.8 MI
        856-327-2347
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    •  Events

      • The Real Hoopties of New Jersey 24 Hours of Lemons
        Jun. 7-9, 2024
        8.8 MI
        856-327-8000
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      • TD Bank Music & Food Truck Festival
        Jun. 8, 2024
        8.8 MI
        856-327-8000
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      • FuelFest Mid-Atlantic
        Sep. 14, 2024
        8.8 MI
        856-327-8000
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      • MotoAmerica Superbikes
        Sep. 27-28, 2024
        8.8 MI
        856-327-8000
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      • The Great Dubois - Masters of Variety
        Apr. 28, 2024
        11.3 MI
        856-327-6400
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      • Heart By Heart
        May. 2, 2024
        11.3 MI
        856-327-6400
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      • Spheres Bubble Show
        May. 18, 2024
        11.3 MI
        856-327-6400
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      • Menopause The Musical
        Jun. 5-6, 2024
        11.3 MI
        856-327-6400
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      •   Activities

        East Point Lighthouse
        2.2 MI
        856-785-0349
        View >
      •   Activities

        Mauricetown Historic Society
        4.2 MI
        856-785-0457
        View >
      •   Activities

        Turkey Point Natural Viewing Area
        5.0 MI
        856-629-0090
        View >
      •   Activities

        Spring Garden Marina
        6.7 MI
        856-825-5334
        View >
      •   Activities

        Fortescue State Marina
        7.6 MI
        856-462-7314
        View >
      •   Events

        MotoAmerica Superbikes
        Sep. 27-28, 2024
        8.8 MI
        856-327-8000
        View >
      •   Events

        FuelFest Mid-Atlantic
        Sep. 14, 2024
        8.8 MI
        856-327-8000
        View >
      •   Events

        TD Bank Music & Food Truck Festival
        Jun. 8, 2024
        8.8 MI
        856-327-8000
        View >
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