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  • Person leaning over to look at the shipwreck simulator and take notes.

    Collections Corner: Shipwreck Simulator

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    Nautical Archaeology Center, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Try your hand at being an archaeologist! Visitors will experience an archaeological excavation firsthand in our shipwreck simulator. Staff will teach the basics of archaeological documentation and demonstrate how artifacts now in the Collection were recovered. Learn about the importance of context in both archaeological investigation and Museum interpretation through this program, and try making …

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  • Interior of Hazelett building with small boats on the walls

    Nautical Knowledge

    Hazelett Small Watercraft Center 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Have you ever wondered how mariners navigate at sea? Come learn about the history of various nautical technologies while getting hands-on experience with the most quintessential skill for life at …

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  • Replica wooden boat Philadelphia II sitting on a green lawn with blue skies and a group of children climbing aboard

    Philadelphia II Open Hours

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    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!  Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase …

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  • Several children and adults standing or lying on a very large white map outside.

    Anthropology 101 on the Giant Map

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Anthropology is the scientific study of human culture. In this program, we will use the 25 by 35 foot Giant Map of the Lake Champlain watershed to reflect on our role in the cultures of the basin. We will also discuss the anthropology of climate change and visitors can join in for hands-on activities designed …

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  • Children gathered around a model of a Revolutionary War ship.

    Collections Corner: Valcour Bay

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Learn about the journey artifacts take, from excavation to accession, in Collections Corner! We will talk about artifact types, conservation methods, interpretation, and more. This Collections Corner showcases artifacts from Valcour Bay that date to the Revolutionary War. This program will take place in the Key to Liberty exhibit.

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  • Replica wooden boat Philadelphia II sitting on a green lawn with blue skies and a group of children climbing aboard

    Philadelphia II Open Hours

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    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!  Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase …

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  • Black and white image of three small children standing on the deck of a canal boat

    Children’s Games in the Canal Boat Era

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Children of canal boat families would play, work, and learn like other children of their era. Join us as we make paper dolls and play games that come from 1860-1880, all while learning more about how canal locks work! Accessibility: This program will take place in the Nautical Archaeology Center exhibit "Underwater Archaeology: Diving into …

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  • A view of Lake Champlain with blue skies and mountains in the distance.

    Is It Cyanobacteria?

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Ever wondered if your local pond or lake was safe for recreation? Cyanobacteria, sometimes referred to as blue-green algae, is naturally found in water and under the right conditions, can form large blooms that release toxins into the water. At the Maritime Museum, we test for cyanobacteria every week to make sure our harbor is …

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  • Interior of Hazelett building with small boats on the walls

    Nautical Knowledge

    Hazelett Small Watercraft Center 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Have you ever wondered how mariners navigate at sea? Come learn about the history of various nautical technologies while getting hands-on experience with the most quintessential skill for life at sea- knot-tying! This program is held on the upper floor of the Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, which is accessible via ramps and gravel pathways. For …

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