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About Us

Our History

Our History

Our History

In 2023, Tumbled By The Sea LLC was established to share the joys of beachcombing through educational programs and displays. A unique approach was needed to expand public accessibility to a large family collection of sea glass, sea pottery, historic artifacts, and more! The solution was to locate a vehicle with the capacity to house a curated exhibit for others to enjoy. A retired transit bus was purchased in Connecticut and ferried to Long Island, New York, to start a new life as a beachcombing exhibit on wheels! Thus began a family-fueled project of repurposing and remodeling “Buoy the Bus,” which resulted in a mobile museum that travels to events and organizations in New York and beyond! 



What We Do

Our History

Our History

  Through admission, the mobile museum allows visitors to view a beachcombing exhibit filled with curated collections and interactive displays. Although tours are self-guided, an educator is available during programs and events to enhance the experience and answer questions.


Tumbled By The Sea offers lectures and workshops about the identification and historical significance of beach finds.

Learn about the educational opportunities available that are designed to engage and inspire learners of all ages. 

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Meet Our Staff

Cathy Dries - Assistant Educator

Cathy Dries - Assistant Educator

Cathy Dries - Assistant Educator

 Cathy is a retired teacher who has experienced a love of beachcombing since childhood. She especially enjoys looking for clues on sea glass and sea pottery so that she can identify the origin piece and unravel its history. Cathy encourages others to remove trash from the beach and she likes to recycle and repurpose!  

Amy Dries - Owner & Educator

Cathy Dries - Assistant Educator

Cathy Dries - Assistant Educator

 Amy is an avid beachcomber who has a passion for sea glass collecting and travel. She has a degree in Conservation

Biology, Marine Science, and Environmental Writing/Rhetoric from SUNY ESF. Amy has worked for several organizations in the areas of marine biology, environmental conservation, and education. She enjoys long romantic walks on the beach...as long as there is sea glass to be found! 

Wayne Dries - Technician

Cathy Dries - Assistant Educator

Wayne Dries - Technician

 Wayne is a retired educator and Coast Guard Veteran who enjoys fishing and boating. He is a skilled carpenter and fixer of all things that need fixing. When Wayne is not searching for beach treasures with his family, he can be found driving the mobile museum, Buoy the Bus! 

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