BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lake Champlain Maritime Museum - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.lcmm.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lake Champlain Maritime Museum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230620T150000 DTSTAMP:20230530T195900Z CREATED:20230530T195859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T195900Z UID:10000607-1687255200-1687273200@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Boat Building DESCRIPTION:Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies\, which are a lightweight composite sailboat designed for us by Jim Donovan. Drop in to watch a little bit of the process\, ask questions\, and learn about this craft. These boats will join the Museum’s sailing fleet. \n\n\n\nThis is a free drop-in event. Specific occurrences might be cancelled due to weather or scheduling conflicts. We’ll do our best to update any cancellations within a 24-hour window. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/boat-building-11/ LOCATION:Boat Shop\, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Charlie-Boatbuilding-800x600-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230621T150000 DTSTAMP:20230530T200353Z CREATED:20230530T200351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T200353Z UID:10000608-1687341600-1687359600@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Boat Building DESCRIPTION:Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies\, which are a lightweight composite sailboat designed for us by Jim Donovan. Drop in to watch a little bit of the process\, ask questions\, and learn about this craft. These boats will join the Museum’s sailing fleet. \n\n\n\nThis is a free drop-in event. Specific occurrences might be cancelled due to weather or scheduling conflicts. We’ll do our best to update any cancellations within a 24-hour window. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/boat-building-12/ LOCATION:Boat Shop\, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Charlie-Boatbuilding-800x600-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T120000 DTSTAMP:20230621T225738Z CREATED:20230621T205248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T225738Z UID:10000626-1687431600-1687435200@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Hands-on Ecology DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, but the docks are wheelchair-accessible. For a version of this program that does not take place by the lakefront\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up a time in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/hands-on-ecology-062223/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Web-Calendar-Featured-Image_Hands-on-Ecology.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T140000 DTSTAMP:20230621T225805Z CREATED:20230621T171825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T225805Z UID:10000615-1687438800-1687442400@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Philadelphia II Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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! Accessibility: There is a staircase leading up to the boat\, and the boat is in the middle of a grassy area. However\, the rigging and cannon from the Philadelphia II are in the surrounding lawn\, and our staff would be happy to talk about the vessel as well as display props on the lawn. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/philadelphia-ii-open-hours-062223/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Web-Calendar-Featured-Image_Philadelphia-II-P2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T153000 DTSTAMP:20230621T225823Z CREATED:20230621T154040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T225823Z UID:10000449-1687444200-1687447800@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Lois McClure Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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 be like too! Climb on board this replica of a 1862-class sailing canal boat to learn about the lives and culture of canal boaters\, through artifacts collected from two real 19th century canal boat wrecks. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, and there is a steep ramp leading up to the Lois McClure. If you are interested in only browsing the artifacts from the two shipwrecks\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up time for a Lois McClure Collections showing in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/lois-mcclure-open-hours-062223/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-800x600_Lois.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@lcmm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T133000 DTSTAMP:20230731T183551Z CREATED:20230426T192054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T183551Z UID:10000548-1687595400-1687613400@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:HOPE for TomorROW DESCRIPTION:Join us in June for the HOPE for TomorROW\, an annual rowathon and community event committed to raising awareness about teen suicide and an opportunity for us to come together in memory\, hope\, and support. \n\n\n\nHeld in partnership with Project HOePpnEr\, this event is open to everyone and anyone – no prior rowing experience needed! Register as an individual or with a team. All boats will be assigned an experienced rower to serve as coxswain. \n\n\n\nWant a little friendly competition? As a new feature this year\, there is an optional race element as well! The course will be incorporated into the regular route across the lake and be timed by each participating boat.  \n\n\n\nPlease visit the HOPE for TomorROW event page for full details and registration: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/h4t2023/ URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/hope-for-tomorrow-2/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,On the Water,Outdoors,Rowing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Hope-Row-Event-Image-800x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T150000 DTSTAMP:20230621T225845Z CREATED:20230530T201221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T225845Z UID:10000609-1687773600-1687791600@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Boat Building DESCRIPTION:Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies\, which are a lightweight composite sailboat designed for us by Jim Donovan. Drop in to watch a little bit of the process\, ask questions\, and learn about this craft. These boats will join the Museum’s sailing fleet. \n\n\n\nThis is a free drop-in event. Specific occurrences might be cancelled due to weather or scheduling conflicts. We’ll do our best to update any cancellations within a 24-hour window. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/boat-building-062623/ LOCATION:Boat Shop\, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Charlie-Boatbuilding-800x600-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T120000 DTSTAMP:20230621T225904Z CREATED:20230621T175155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T225904Z UID:10000618-1687777200-1687780800@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Collections Corner DESCRIPTION: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\, get an up-close look at a variety of artifacts from our collections and hear about their unique stories\, from objects used in battle to personal belongings collected from numerous time periods. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Hazelett Watercraft Center has two wheelchair accessible ramps. You can get to the building by using either gravel paths or grass\, and if you want to minimize time spent on uneven terrain\, you can enter through the Visitor Center right from the parking lot and exit through its other entrance. This event can also be held in the Visitor Center upon request by emailing museumeducator@lcmm.org at least 24 hours before the event. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/collections-corner-062623/ LOCATION:Hazelett Small Watercraft Center\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Collections Corner,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Collections-Duck-Decoy-800x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T140000 DTSTAMP:20230621T225924Z CREATED:20230621T160412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T225924Z UID:10000459-1687784400-1687788000@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Museum Overview Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This tour will involve travel over gravel paths and grass for about one hour. For a similar program that involves minimal travel\, Collections Corner covers a variety of artifacts from the Museum and can be held in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center upon request. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/museum-overview-tour-062623/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Blog-800x600_Store-blog.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230626T153000 DTSTAMP:20230621T225938Z CREATED:20230621T154439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T225938Z UID:10000451-1687789800-1687793400@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Lois McClure Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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 be like too! Climb on board this replica of a 1862-class sailing canal boat to learn about the lives and culture of canal boaters\, through artifacts collected from two real 19th century canal boat wrecks. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, and there is a steep ramp leading up to the Lois McClure. If you are interested in only browsing the artifacts from the two shipwrecks\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up time for a Lois McClure Collections showing in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/lois-mcclure-open-hours-062623/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-800x600_Lois.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@lcmm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T150000 DTSTAMP:20230621T225954Z CREATED:20230530T201507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T225954Z UID:10000610-1687860000-1687878000@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Boat Building DESCRIPTION:Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies\, which are a lightweight composite sailboat designed for us by Jim Donovan. Drop in to watch a little bit of the process\, ask questions\, and learn about this craft. These boats will join the Museum’s sailing fleet. \n\n\n\nThis is a free drop-in event. Specific occurrences might be cancelled due to weather or scheduling conflicts. We’ll do our best to update any cancellations within a 24-hour window. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/boat-building-062723/ LOCATION:Boat Shop\, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Charlie-Boatbuilding-800x600-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T120000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230011Z CREATED:20230621T200104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230011Z UID:10000623-1687863600-1687867200@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Hands-on Ecology DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, but the docks are wheelchair-accessible. For a version of this program that does not take place by the lakefront\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up a time in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/hands-on-ecology-062723/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Web-Calendar-Featured-Image_Hands-on-Ecology.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T140000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230114Z CREATED:20230621T172149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230114Z UID:10000616-1687870800-1687874400@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Philadelphia II Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nNote: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. Accessibility: There is a staircase leading up to the boat\, and the boat is in the middle of a grassy area. However\, the  rigging and cannon from the Philadelphia II are in the surrounding lawn\, and our staff would be happy to talk about the vessel as well as display props on the law URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/philadelphia-ii-open-hours-062723/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Web-Calendar-Featured-Image_Philadelphia-II-P2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T153000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230131Z CREATED:20230621T154732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230131Z UID:10000453-1687876200-1687879800@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Lois McClure Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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 be like too! Climb on board this replica of a 1862-class sailing canal boat to learn about the lives and culture of canal boaters\, through artifacts collected from two real 19th century canal boat wreck. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, and there is a steep ramp leading up to the Lois McClure. If you are interested in only browsing the artifacts from the two shipwrecks\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up time for a Lois McClure Collections showing in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/lois-mcclure-open-hours-062723/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-800x600_Lois.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@lcmm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T150000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230342Z CREATED:20230530T201742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230342Z UID:10000611-1687946400-1687964400@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Boat Building DESCRIPTION:Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies\, which are a lightweight composite sailboat designed for us by Jim Donovan. Drop in to watch a little bit of the process\, ask questions\, and learn about this craft. These boats will join the Museum’s sailing fleet. \n\n\n\nThis is a free drop-in event. Specific occurrences might be cancelled due to weather or scheduling conflicts. We’ll do our best to update any cancellations within a 24-hour window. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/boat-building-062823/ LOCATION:Boat Shop\, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Charlie-Boatbuilding-800x600-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T120000 DTSTAMP:20230622T145135Z CREATED:20230621T204752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T145135Z UID:10000625-1687950000-1687953600@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology DESCRIPTION:Almost 250 years after the Revolutionary War\, many vessels from the war are no longer present. Yet\, nautical archaeology at historical sites can still uncover new information about important events by using technologies such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)\, metal detectors\, and sonar. In this free program\, learn about Revolutionary War events that happened along Lake Champlain and what our research can still teach us about them today. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Key to Liberty has a wheelchair accessible ramp on the side of the building that points towards the waterfront (near Pine Grove). You can get to the building using either gravel paths or grass\, and if you want to minimize how much time you have to spend on uneven terrain\, you can enter through the Visitor Center right from the parking lot and exit through its other entrance.  URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/nautical-archaeology-062823/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Web-Calendar-Featured-Image_Nautical-Archaeology.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T140000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230447Z CREATED:20230621T194757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230447Z UID:10000620-1687957200-1687960800@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:The Many Faces of Prohibition DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path to the Prohibition exhibit is gravelly or involves movement over grass. However\, this event involves few artifacts specific to the exhibit location\, so it can be held in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center upon request by emailing museumeducator@lcmm.org at least 24 hours in advance. Exhibit is located in the Lakeside Outdoor Gallery. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/the-many-faces-of-prohibition-062823/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Web-Calendar-Featured-Image_Prohibition.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T153000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230501Z CREATED:20230621T154954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230501Z UID:10000455-1687962600-1687966200@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Lois McClure Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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 be like too! Climb on board this replica of a 1862-class sailing canal boat to learn about the lives and culture of canal boaters\, through artifacts collected from two real 19th century canal boat wrecks. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, and there is a steep ramp leading up to the Lois McClure. If you are interested in only browsing the artifacts from the two shipwrecks\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up time for a Lois McClure Collections showing in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/lois-mcclure-open-hours-062823/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-800x600_Lois.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@lcmm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T120000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230523Z CREATED:20230621T202226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230523Z UID:10000624-1688036400-1688040000@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Hands-on Ecology DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, but the docks are wheelchair-accessible. For a version of this program that does not take place by the lakefront\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up a time in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/hands-on-ecology-062923/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Web-Calendar-Featured-Image_Hands-on-Ecology.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T140000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230538Z CREATED:20230621T172500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230538Z UID:10000617-1688043600-1688047200@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Philadelphia II Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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!  \n\n\n\nNote: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. Accessibility: There is a staircase leading up to the boat\, and the boat is in the middle of a grassy area. However\, the  rigging and cannon from the Philadelphia II are in the surrounding lawn\, and our staff would be happy to talk about the vessel as well as display props on the law URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/philadelphia-ii-open-hours-062923/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Web-Calendar-Featured-Image_Philadelphia-II-P2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230629T153000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230556Z CREATED:20230621T155227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230556Z UID:10000457-1688049000-1688052600@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Lois McClure Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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 be like too! Climb on board this replica of a 1862-class sailing canal boat to learn about the lives and culture of canal boaters\, through artifacts collected from two real 19th century canal boat wrecks. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, and there is a steep ramp leading up to the Lois McClure. If you are interested in only browsing the artifacts from the two shipwrecks\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up time for a Lois McClure Collections showing in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/lois-mcclure-open-hours-062923/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-800x600_Lois.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lake Champlain Maritime Museum":MAILTO:info@lcmm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T130000 DTSTAMP:20230630T153958Z CREATED:20230303T153246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T153958Z UID:10000418-1688209200-1688216400@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Collections Corner: Historic Postcards of Lake Champlain DESCRIPTION: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 dramatic\, and always interesting notes written to loved ones in years past. We’ve also created several coloring-book style postcards based on our favorite historic ones\, and visitors can color and sign their own postcard to send home. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/historic-postcards-of-lake-champlain/ LOCATION:The Roost\, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Collections Corner,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Historic-Postcards-PC236-dated-1908Resize.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T120000 DTSTAMP:20230628T194913Z CREATED:20230628T194151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T194913Z UID:10000484-1688380200-1688385600@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Lois McClure Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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 be like too! Climb on board this replica of a 1862-class sailing canal boat to learn about the lives and culture of canal boaters\, through artifacts collected from two real 19th century canal boat wrecks. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, and there is a steep ramp leading up to the Lois McClure. If you are interested in only browsing the artifacts from the two shipwrecks\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up time for a Lois McClure Collections showing in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/lois-mcclure-open-hours-070323am/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-800x600_Lois.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T120000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230648Z CREATED:20230621T175941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230648Z UID:10000619-1688382000-1688385600@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Collections Corner DESCRIPTION: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\, get an up-close look at a variety of artifacts from our collections and hear about their unique stories\, from objects used in battle to personal belongings collected from numerous time periods. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Hazelett Watercraft Center has two wheelchair accessible ramps. You can get to the building by using either gravel paths or grass\, and if you want to minimize time spent on uneven terrain\, you can enter through the Visitor Center right from the parking lot and exit through its other entrance. This event can also be held in the Visitor Center upon request by emailing museumeducator@lcmm.org at least 24 hours before the event. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/collections-corner-070323/ LOCATION:Hazelett Small Watercraft Center\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Collections Corner,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Collections-Duck-Decoy-800x600-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T140000 DTSTAMP:20230621T230704Z CREATED:20230621T160821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T230704Z UID:10000461-1688389200-1688392800@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Museum Overview Tour DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: This tour will involve travel over gravel paths and grass for about one hour. For a similar program that involves minimal travel\, Collections Corner covers a variety of artifacts from the Museum and can be held in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center upon request. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/museum-overview-tour-070323/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Blog-800x600_Store-blog.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230703T153000 DTSTAMP:20230622T143928Z CREATED:20230622T142214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T143928Z UID:10000627-1688394600-1688398200@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Lois McClure Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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 be like too! Climb on board this replica of a 1862-class sailing canal boat to learn about the lives and culture of canal boaters\, through artifacts collected from two real 19th century canal boat wreck. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, and there is a steep ramp leading up to the Lois McClure. If you are interested in only browsing the artifacts from the two shipwrecks\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up time for a Lois McClure Collections showing in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/lois-mcclure-open-hours-070323/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-800x600_Lois.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230704T150000 DTSTAMP:20230629T195955Z CREATED:20230628T202656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T195955Z UID:10000491-1688477400-1688482800@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Clean Water Act Tour DESCRIPTION:The Clean Water Act was signed in 1972 with the intention to make lasting change to the impacts that industries and infrastructure have on our waterways. Stop by this exhibit\, on the green\, to learn about how this act has changed the ways we treat our waterways\, as well as the ways it falls short. Come learn what you can do to be a better steward of Lake Champlain! \n\n\n\nA gradual ramp leads up to this exhibit making it accessible for all wheels. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/clean-water-act-program-070423/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Blog-800x600_Clean-Water-Act.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T150000 DTSTAMP:20230629T201011Z CREATED:20230608T192919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T201011Z UID:10000445-1688551200-1688569200@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Boat Building DESCRIPTION:Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays\, Tuesdays\, and Wednesdays from 10am through 3pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies\, which are a lightweight composite sailboat designed for us by Jim Donovan. Drop in to watch a little bit of the process\, ask questions\, and learn about this craft. These boats will join the Museum’s sailing fleet. \n\n\n\nThis is a free drop-in event. Specific occurrences might be cancelled due to weather or scheduling conflicts. We’ll do our best to update any cancellations within a 24-hour window. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/boat-building-070423/ LOCATION:Boat Shop\, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Charlie-Boatbuilding-800x600-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T120000 DTSTAMP:20230630T180519Z CREATED:20230628T194821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T180519Z UID:10000485-1688553000-1688558400@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Lois McClure Open Hours DESCRIPTION: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 be like too! Climb on board this replica of a 1862-class sailing canal boat to learn about the lives and culture of canal boaters\, through artifacts collected from two real 19th century canal boat wrecks. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly and steep\, and there is a steep ramp leading up to the Lois McClure. If you are interested in only browsing the artifacts from the two shipwrecks\, contact museumeducator@lcmm.org to set up time for a Lois McClure Collections showing in the wheelchair-accessible Visitor Center. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/lois-open-hours-070523am/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Website-800x600_Lois.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230705T120000 DTSTAMP:20230622T145115Z CREATED:20230622T145053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T145115Z UID:10000463-1688554800-1688558400@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology DESCRIPTION:Almost 250 years after the Revolutionary War\, many vessels from the war are no longer present. Yet\, nautical archaeology at historical sites can still uncover new information about important events by using technologies such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)\, metal detectors\, and sonar. In this free program\, learn about Revolutionary War events that happened along Lake Champlain and what our research can still teach us about them today. \n\n\n\nAccessibility: Key to Liberty has a wheelchair accessible ramp on the side of the building that points towards the waterfront (near Pine Grove). You can get to the building using either gravel paths or grass\, and if you want to minimize how much time you have to spend on uneven terrain\, you can enter through the Visitor Center right from the parking lot and exit through its other entrance.  URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/21st-century-developments-in-nautical-archaeology-070523/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Talking Archaeology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Web-Calendar-Featured-Image_Nautical-Archaeology.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR