Before federal prohibition in 1919, Vermont’s era of prohibition lasted from 1853-1903, with its own complexities, debates, and anecdotes. At this free experience, learn about the different groups of people in Vermont that Prohibition affected, as well as its lasting impact and relevance today. Accessibility: The path to the Prohibition exhibit is gravelly or involves […]
Families on canal boats similar to the Lois McClure would spend the majority of their year on the water, and now you can get a sense of what canal boat […]
Lake Champlain is an ecosystem that has evolved over time, and is still changing today. At this free experience, you’ll learn about some of the ecological challenges that Lake Champlain faces, including microplastics, invasive species, and cyanobacteria, and you’ll leave knowing what you can do to help! Accessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly […]
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 […]
Families on canal boats similar to the Lois McClure would spend the majority of their year on the water, and now you can get a sense of what canal boat […]
Want to get a taste of travels from times gone by? Come check out our fascinating collection of several hundred Lake Champlain historic postcards and see the occasionally mundane, occasionally […]
Families on canal boats similar to the Lois McClure would spend the majority of their year on the water, and now you can get a sense of what canal boat life would […]
Are you interested in getting a glimpse of the postcards people sent each other hundreds of years ago? What about the musical instruments they played? At the Museum's Collections Corner, […]
There's a lot to see at the Museum! If you're wondering where to start, come along on a free tour of the grounds that covers some of Lake Champlain's narratives, from Revolutionary War history to personal and commercial boatbuilding to Prohibition in the region. Tours will begin on the Museum Green. Accessibility: This tour will […]
Families on canal boats similar to the Lois McClure would spend the majority of their year on the water, and now you can get a sense of what canal boat life would […]
