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Comparative Analysis: An Important Way the Archaeology Team uses Collections

November 17, 2022 November 15, 2022

By Chris Sabick, Director of Research and Archaeology One of the many benefits of our ongoing collections work is that the process exposes the Research and Archaeology team to artifacts …

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Marking 50 Years of the Clean Water Act

November 15, 2022 November 15, 2022

By Meghan Hill, Education Programs Manager When discussing Lake Champlain (which we like to do here at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum), it’s impossible to avoid the topics of water quality …

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Profile and line drawing of the shipwreck Spitfire

Photogrammetry at the site of the Revolutionary War Gunboat Spitfire

November 4, 2022 November 4, 2022

By Chris Sabick, Director of Archaeology and Research This summer, we received generous funding from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership to create photogrammetry models of the Revolutionary War gunboat …

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Otter Creek Challenge: 2022 Recap, Photos, and Results

November 2, 2022 November 2, 2022

By Rebecca Burns, Expeditionary Programs Manager Over 100 youth rowers gathered at Vergennes Falls Park on the morning of October 29, 2022 for our annual Otter Creek Challenge rowing race. …

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Youth Rowers Gather in Burlington Harbor for Wakefield Rescue Row

October 5, 2022 October 5, 2022

By Rebecca Burns, Expeditionary Programs Manager High school rowers from Chittenden and Addison counties gathered in Burlington Harbor last Saturday for the annual James Wakefield Rescue Row, run by the …

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A paddleboarder and 4-oar rowing gig racing at the Challenge Race

Challenge Race 2022: Sun, Fun, and Speed

August 31, 2022 September 1, 2022

By Andrew Rainville, Rowing Club Member, Coxswain, and Youth Rowing Coach As the sun rose over the Green Mountains on Saturday, August 27, carloads of energetic competitors descended on Lake …

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First & Last Stop: The Museum Store

August 29, 2022 August 25, 2022

By Katharine Noiva, Director of Visitor Experience & Learning The Museum Store often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of Museum tidings. In the hustle and bustle of changing exhibits …

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Round Goby

Invasive Species: What Can We Do?

August 25, 2022 August 26, 2022

By Noah Johnson, Museum Educator Invasive species are a major threat to the health and enjoyment of Lake Champlain. If you have spent any time in the water this summer, …

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A lot of people stand on a dock waiting to get into a rowing gig

Hope for TomorROW 2022

August 10, 2022 August 9, 2022

By Nick Patch, Director of Maritime Programs On Saturday June 25, we were honored to once again work with Project Hoeppner as they presented the 4th annual Hope for TomorRow here …

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A sign in Burlington, VT indicating a closed beach due to cyanobacteria.

Cyanobacteria: All You Need To Know

August 9, 2022 August 8, 2022

By Noah Johnson, Museum Educator Cyanobacteria. It’s one of the most common buzzwords thrown around during the summer surrounding Lake Champlain, but what exactly is it? In this blog, we …

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