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 […]
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 […]
**This program has been cancelled. Please check out our calendar for additional Open Sailing times** Get out on the water, enjoy Lake Champlain, and keep your sailing skills fresh! Open […]
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 […]
**This program has been cancelled. Please check out our calendar for additional sailing programs** Calling all adventurous teens! Teens can join us for a one-day introductory sailing class. You'll learn […]
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 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 […]
Grab your magnifying glass and solve the mystery of Lake Champlain's water quality in the Museum's harbor! Is it dirty? Do those creatures belong there? What is in the water? Learn how to test turbidity, catch and identify macroinvertebrates, and more. Together we will determine the current health of our lake and discuss the implications […]
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 […]
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 […]
