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Indigenous Experiences in the Revolutionary War

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

Indigenous people have lived in the Champlain Valley since time immemorial, and the American Revolutionary War brought many changes to their homelands and lifestyles. In this free, hour-long program, we’ll talk about the complicated relationships that the Six Nations, Abenakis, and Mohicans each had with the British and American sides, and we’ll explore the Revolutionary …

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Free
Boatbuilder Charlie Beyer talking to students about the boatbuilding process, next to several in-progress boats and materials.

Boat Building

Boat Shop, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which are a lightweight composite sailboat designed for us by Jim Donovan. Drop in to watch a little bit of the process, ask questions, and learn …

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Free
Little girl with two adults walking into white building with red roof

Museum Overview Tour

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

There’s a lot to see at the Museum! If you’re wondering where to start, come along on a free tour of the grounds that covers some of Lake Champlain’s narratives, …

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Free
A carved wooden puffin with a shiny coating

Collections Corner

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

Are you interested in a glimpse of the postcards people sent each other hundreds of years ago? What about the musical instruments they played? At the Museum’s Collections Corner, get …

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Free
Two hands holding plastic plants and photographs on a wood background

Hands-On Ecology

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

Lake Champlain is an ecosystem that has evolved over time, and is still changing today. At this free experience, you’ll learn about some of the ecological challenges that Lake Champlain faces, including microplastics, invasive species, and cyanobacteria, and you’ll leave knowing what you can do to help! Accessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly …

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Free
Outdoor exhibit with large text panels and wooden boat with barrels

The Many Faces of Prohibition

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

Before federal prohibition in 1919, Vermont’s era of prohibition lasted from 1853-1903, with its own complexities, debates, and anecdotes. At this free experience, learn about the different groups of people in Vermont that Prohibition affected, as well as its lasting impact and relevance today.  Accessibility: The path to the Prohibition exhibit is gravelly or involves movement …

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The shipwreck Champlain II seen underwater with zebra mussels visible on many surfaces
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ROV Shipwreck Tour

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

Explore a shipwreck... without getting wet! There are hundreds of historic shipwrecks in Lake Champlain. Join us as we take a tour boat to the site of the Champlain II shipwreck and go for a "dive" using an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Our robotic camera sends back real-time video to an on-board monitor as …

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$25 – $40