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 take one of the Museum's custom Split-Rock Dinghies out for a turn on the lake. Friends, family, dates, solo sailors – all are welcome …
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 …
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Explore the music, instruments, and some music history from our region in a special free music-themed day at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum! Learn about and try different instruments, listen to …
Children of canal boat families would play, work, and learn just like other children of their era. Join us as we make paper dolls, learn about Rebus Puzzles, and play …
Join 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 Champlain watershed. This is a family-friendly program and welcomes everyone with all levels of experience, and canoeing instruction is provided. Whether you are a seasoned …
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 above and below the water. Learn to identify native and invasive species, where they can be found, and how they interact. Join us for an …
Join 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 Champlain watershed. This is a family-friendly program and welcomes everyone with all levels of experience, and canoeing instruction is provided. Whether you are a seasoned …
Travel back to 1776 with this fun-filled participatory game for families and visitors of all ages! Designed to take you back in time, this activity gives you a glimpse at what it would have been like for families living around Lake Champlain when historical figures such as Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold were in the …
The 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 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 …
