We frequently hear about influential figures of the American Revolution, but not as much about all of the others who lived in colonial America. In this program, visitors will learn about a diverse group […]
Get out on the water, enjoy Lake Champlain, and keep your sailing skills fresh! Open Dinghy Sailing offers weekly open hours and dinghy rentals for anyone with prior sailing experience to […]
Let’s party! Join Lake Champlain Maritime Museum community for our fifth annual Summer Party. Join us on the evening of July 17 and explore the Museum after hours, enjoy delicious […]
Explore the Battle of Valcour Bay through the eyes of a sailor. This Museum tour explores the events of the Battle of Valcour Bay on Lake Champlain during the American […]
Practice the basics of nature and observational sketching in the casual and relaxed atmosphere here at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. We will walk around the campus and practice sketching various buildings, […]
Come explore our Giant Lake Champlain Map! Measuring 35' by 27' feet, the giant map regularly travels to schools, libraries, and other sites around the Champlain Valley for fun educational programs. […]
Spend time in Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain with a trained educator to explore the history of Lake Champlain’s battles, shipwrecks, and to learn how we uncover the stories of the past through archaeology. Step into an immersive VR experience to see through the eyes of an nautical archaeologist or find out more about the […]
Take a guided tour with a Museum expert through a sampler of exhibits to learn about the historical and archaeological heritage of Lake Champlain. Depending on the group's interest, we will stop in exhibits which may include Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain, the Stone Schoolhouse, Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, Underwater Archaeology: Diving into the Stories of People and Canal Boats on […]
Come explore our Giant Lake Champlain Map! Measuring 35' by 27' feet, the giant map regularly travels to schools, libraries, and other sites around the Champlain Valley for fun educational programs. It's one of the coolest, biggest hands-on pieces our education team has! This summer, all ages are invited to join us for Giant Map Time […]
Soldiers in the Revolutionary War not only fought on boats, they also often lived on them for months. Step aboard the Museum’s replica of the Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia to explore their living and working conditions, understand the mechanics of the vessel, and even row the oars! Aboard the vessel, staff will have real artifacts from Revolutionary War […]
