Ward World Championship
APRIL 24-26, 2026 Join us at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland for the 55th Annual Ward World Championships. Watch our website for the competition guide...
LEARN MOREThe Ward Foundation: A Brief History
56 Years of Wildfowl Art & Tradition Established in 1968, the Ward Foundation has been dedicated to promoting wildfowl art and preserving the legacy of Eastern Shore decoy carvers, Lem and...
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Acquired a decoy and want to know more? Interested in learning to carve? Just want to learn more about wildfowl art... Check out our resource page for appraisals, auctions, clubs,...
LEARN MOREPlease Note…
Please note that the Museum, once located at 909 S Schumaker Pond Drive, is no longer open. The Ward Foundation, Inc. currently has offices in Salisbury (open by appointment only).
LEARN MORE2025 Chesapeake Challenge
Join us at the Crisfield Heritage Festival and toss a decoy into the contest!
LEARN MOREWildfowl Carving Magazine
Wildfowl Carving Magazine, the ONLY magazine for bird carvers, prints full-color collectible issues stuffed with patterns, step-by-step carving demonstrations, painting tutorials, inspiration for decoratives and decoys, reference articles, carver profiles,...
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