Youth rowing teams gather at Burlington Harbor to compete in annual fall rowing race. Onlookers are welcome to cheer teams on from Perkins Pier. The James Wakefield Rescue Row is named after a brave first responder from 1876 who rescued passengers and crew of a shipwreck on the Burlington breakwater.
The final monthly workshop in 2023 will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Champlain Canal! This Collections Corner will feature items from the Museum's Collections related to the canalboats of Lake Champlain. After completing a comprehensive inventory of all relevant items, previously hidden gems from the Museum storage will make their way …
Come watch metal arts being made in the Museum's replica of an 18th-century forge! At this free, drop-in event, visitors will get a chance to see a demonstration of blacksmithing skills and talk to blacksmiths about their craft.
Bring your family and friends to the Museum for a field trip and check out our activities and exhibits! Food will be provided, and teachers are invited to participate in a roundtable discussion over lunch. This event will be happening rain or shine!
An annual youth rowing race hosted by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum right in the heart of Vergennes, Vermont. Cheer on local high school and middle school rowing crews as they set off at the foot of the Vergennes Falls and race down and back Otter Creek. A festive race, many crews compete in the race …
Calling lake enthusiasts of all ages! Join us at the Orwell Town Hall to learn about lake health and look at educational resources from non-profits throughout the Lake Champlain region. We'll have hands-on education tools, craft activities for kids, and more!
Join us for the third annual Virtual Archaeology Conference! Each year, researchers and archaeologists with Lake Champlain Maritime Museum come together to share new research, developments, and discoveries from their work in Lake Champlain in this virtual summit that is open and free for all to attend. In 2024, our team will explore big questions …
In 1993, World Water Day was initiated by the United Nations to draw attention to the issues and threats surrounding the world’s water resources. Eleven years ago, the Champlain Basin Education …
Want to watch the solar eclipse away from busy roads and buildings? Come watch the eclipse for free at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum! We are opening our grounds for anyone …
All seats in this class have been filled! Stay tuned for future classes. Have you ever wanted to learn how to work with fire and shape metal? In this one-day …
