PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: Sister Bay Historical Society and Village Move Forward with Waterfront Museum
The Sister Bay Historical Society (SBHS) and the Village of Sister Bay have signed agreements that will enable the SBHS to renovate the Bunda Boathouse into The Sister Bay Waterfront Museum, honoring Sister Bay's maritime history. The Waterfront Museum will be an extension of the SBHS, made possible by the creation of the Sister Bay Marina Club. The Sister Bay Marina Club will be the financial sponsor for the renovation and the ongoing operating expenses of the Museum.
President of the SBHS John Lijewski stated, “The Waterfront Museum & Sister Bay Marina Club represent a wonderful addition to our museum—and our first foray away from our main campus. We are delighted to have a presence in the heart of Sister Bay at the Marina for all to enjoy.”
Village Administrator, Benjamin Andrews, added, “The Village of Sister Bay is pleased to partner with the Sister Bay Historical Society on this meaningful project. Transforming the Boathouse into the Sister Bay Waterfront Museum creates an opportunity to honor our maritime heritage in a central, highly visible location. We’re grateful for the dedication of the community members who helped make this possible, and we look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to this new cultural asset.”
For the past several years, a visionary group of citizens has been working to preserve the Shadow, a 1929 Chris-Craft boat with a long history in Sister Bay. In the last 100 years, the boat has had only two owners, both prominent businessmen. After the passing of Shadow’s second owner, Jack Bunda, the SBHS acquisition of Shadow was made possible by the formation and funding of the Sister Bay Marina Club.
The Sister Bay Waterfront Museum was born out of this visionary group’s passion, and will now house the Shadow, along with artifacts and exhibits that highlight the history of the Sister Bay waterfront. The museum is expected to open to the public in 2027. For more information, see the Sister Bay Historical Society at SisterBayHistory.org.
Contact Information:
Sister Bay Historical Society
John Lijewski, President
(920) 421-4240