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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 just like other children of their era. Join us as we make paper dolls, learn about Rebus Puzzles, and play games that come from 1860-1880! Accessibility: This program will take place in the Nautical Archaeology Center exhibit “Underwater Archaeology: Diving into the Stories of People …

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Free

Birding and Boating

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

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 …

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$25

Birding and Boating

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

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 …

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$25

Patriot or Loyalist: A Revolutionary War Game

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

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 …

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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 States

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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Free

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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The Nature of a Sketch: An Introduction to Field Sketching

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

Develop your observation and drawing skills in Nature of a Sketch, a Lake Champlain Maritime Museum program! Learn some of the basic techniques of field sketching, a combination of art and qualitative note taking, all while enjoying the natural beauty of the Lake Champlain Basin. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Supplies will be …

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Free