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    Talking Archaeology: Uncovering the American Revolution

    Hoehl Family Visitor and Education Center Auditorium at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    History, artifacts, and shipwrecks lie in the depths of Lake Champlain, waiting to share their secrets and stories with the underwater archaeologists who dive down to explore. In 2025, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is excited to introduce Talking Archaeology, a free evening talk series with Museum archaeologists and researchers. Learn about local history, archaeological discoveries, …

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    Free
  • Image of Abenaki Dancing Circle

    Abenaki Heritage Weekend

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

    Join Vermont's Native American community for Abenaki Heritage Weekend and Arts Marketplace on June 14-15 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and explore Abenaki perspectives on life in the Champlain Valley. Activities include storytelling, craft demonstrations, drumming, singing, and more. Bring a picnic basket for your lunch. Presented by the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association, this event …

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    Free

  • Ladies Day on the New Haven River: Introduction to Fly Fishing

    Sycamore Park, Bristol VT Route 116 (Just south of River Road), Bristol, Vermont, United States

    Ladies Day on the New Haven River offers a full afternoon of learning and fun with other women. Learn the art of the cast, knots, flies, and of course, lots of water ecology and ethics. Try your hand at wading and catching that trout. Enjoy a fun afternoon and leave with new friends and a …

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    Free
  • A group of children on the side of a river fishing with a waterfall in the background.

    Introduction to Fly Fishing

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

    Learn the basics of fly fishing in this hands-on course designed for the beginner caster to the more advanced fly fisherperson. Learn about knots, rods, flies, and how to cast (or advance your cast). All equipment is supplied. This is a great event for all ages, but kids under 18 must be accompanied by an …

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    Free
  • Two adults sit in a small sailing boat as they sail on water

    Open Dinghy Sailing

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

    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 …

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    $40
  • Two adults sit in a small sailing boat as they sail on water

    Open Dinghy Sailing

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

    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 …

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    $40

  • HOPE for TomorROW

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

    This annual rowathon is an all-inclusive rowing and community event committed to raising awareness about teen suicide and an opportunity for us to come together in memory, hope, and support. This year, the Hope Row will be free to all participants. As in the past, bring your positive attitude, your willingness to make a difference …

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    Free
  • Two people sitting in a canoe and looking at the sky with binoculars.

    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
  • Exploring the Flora of Dead Creek, Flora and Fauna. Credit to Reese Widowski 800x600

    Flora and Fauna of Lake Champlain

    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    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 …

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    $25
  • Two people sitting in a canoe and looking at the sky with binoculars.

    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