Philadelphia II Open Hours
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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Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States
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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, …
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Is It Cyanobacteria?
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesEver wondered if your local pond or lake was safe for recreation? Cyanobacteria, sometimes referred to as blue-green algae, is naturally found in water and under the right conditions, can …
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Nautical Knowledge
Hazelett Small Watercraft Center 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United StatesHave you ever wondered how mariners navigate at sea? Come learn about the history of various nautical technologies while getting hands-on experience with the most quintessential skill for life at …
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Birding and Boating
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesJoin us on canoes for a 2-hour program of paddling and exploring the birds of Otter Creek. This family-friendly program welcomes everyone from beginners to experts! Smaller children can take …
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Collections Corner: Canal Boat Artifacts
Nautical Archaeology Center, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United StatesLearn about the journey artifacts take, from excavation to accession, in this Collections Corner! We will talk about artifact types, conservation methods, interpretation, and more. This Collections Corner showcases artifacts …
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Shipwreck Tour
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesExplore a shipwreck... without getting wet! There are hundreds of historic shipwrecks in Lake Champlain. Join us as we take a tour boat to the site of the Champlain II …
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3D Scanning Historic Artifacts
FeaturedLake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesDigital artifacts and 3D-printed replicas have become increasingly common in museums in the past few years. Have you ever wondered how it all worked? Come to the Museum and learn …
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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 …
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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, …
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