The mission of the Bayside History Museum is to educate the public and visitors about the natural and cultural history of North Beach, Chesapeake Beach and surrounding beach communities through collections, preservation, conservation, research, exhibits and related programming.
 

The idea of starting a museum began in 2001.  Grace Mary Brady, a member of the North Beach Historic Preservation Commission, had been working with the County Tourism office by participating in a Speaker's Series and creating exhibits for Calvert County's 350th Anniversary Celebration. During this time Ms. Brady amassed quite a collection of North Beach memorabilia in addition to photographs throughout Calvert County.   Meanwhile, Mayor Mark Frazer and the Town Council for North Beach acquired the historic "Charlie Mead" House and the idea of starting a museum became a reality. 

The Bayside History Museum was incorporated as a not-for-profit entity having a 501(c)3 tax exempt status in 2003 and the Museum opened its doors on October 30, 2004. 

Mayor Mark Frazer (2010 to 2014) with support from the Town Council negotiated with the Board of County Commissioners to lease the Community Center Building, which was the site of the first fire department in Calvert County, Company 1, North Beach Volunteer Fire Department, incorporated in 1926. It was also the site of the Twin Beach Library which operated out of this facility from 1981 to 1991 until the library was relocated to Chesapeake Beach. In addition, the Senior Center and Parks and Recreation used this facility until their new buildings were finished. 

In 2012, the Town of North Beach and the Bayside History Museum leased the building located at 4025 4th Street, North Beach, MD 20714.  The grand re-opening of the Bayside History Museum was held May 4, 2013.

The geocache is not at the posted coordinates. You will need to visit the below locations to solve the mystery and assemble the final coordinates.

N38 A2.BCD W076 EF.0GH

Go To “Wetlands Overlook Park” Park

A = the number of photos that give examples of residential rain gardens.

(The puzzle for this used to be based on a sign near parking, but reportedly that sign was stolen. The puzzle used to be: "The parking space sign- A = # of butterflies on the “Wildflower Habitat” sign")

Now, with the sign behind you and look at the water tower

B = # of wave crests on the town’s logo NB

Go to the “Sunrise Garden”

“Picturing the Past, Businesses Then and Now” sign
The Russell Building was located _C_ th and Bay
The Arcade photo is from 19D7
 

Cecil “Revenge of the Lion
E = # of letters on the bottom right-hand corner of the green sign

“Mistress of the Chesapeake”
# of letters in her name MINUS 3 = F
 

Go to the “Bayside History Museum”
“Picturing the Past” sign
Murphy’s Hotel - Bar & Restaurant
When was the building sold to Mr. & Mrs. Albert Glickfield (aka Pop Brown? Early 19G0s
Early Businesses

Four major events changed the history of North Beach. What year was the repeal of legalized gambling? 196H

Sum checker
A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H=37