Flora and Fauna of Lake Champlain
Come discover the plants and animals of the Lake Champlain watershed! From birds and frogs to trees and reeds, the Champlain basin is home to thousands of unique species both […]
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North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States
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Birding and Boating
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesJoin us for a two-hour program of canoeing and discovering the birds of Dead Creek. Learn tips on how to identify the diverse species of birds found in the Lake […]
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Stewarding Our Watershed: Understanding the Threats to the Lake Champlain Watershed
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesThe Lake Champlain Watershed is more than 8,000 square miles and is defined by any land that drains into Lake Champlain. Pollutants, invasive species, and microplastics are just a few of the threats to the health of our watershed. Stop by the Clean Water Act Exhibit, on the green, to learn about the threats to […]
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Anthropology 101 on the Giant Map
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesAnthropology 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’s Games in the Canal Boat Era
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesChildren 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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Philadelphia II Open Hours and Collections Corner
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesSoldiers 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 […]
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Shipwreck Tour
FeaturedLake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesDid you know there are hundreds of historic shipwrecks in Lake Champlain? Join us for a special tour and dive into this exciting underwater history, without getting wet! This scenic boat tour will take you to the sites of some famous local shipwrecks as Museum experts recount their dramatic stories. Watch underwater footage of shipwrecks from the Museum’s archaeology team and underwater […]
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Stewarding Our Watershed: Understanding the Threats to the Lake Champlain Watershed
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesThe Lake Champlain Watershed is more than 8,000 square miles and is defined by any land that drains into Lake Champlain. Pollutants, invasive species, and microplastics are just a few of the threats to the health of our watershed. Stop by the Clean Water Act Exhibit, on the green, to learn about the threats to […]
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Indigenous Experiences in the Revolutionary War
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesIndigenous 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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The Summer Party
FeaturedLake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesMark your calendar and join us for The Summer Party! Our annual event, The Summer Party is one special evening for all to come together and celebrate our community and the Museum as we raise a glass to our 2025 season! The Museum will stay open late for this event for all to explore and […]
$50