Children’s Games in the Canal Boat Era
Children 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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Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States
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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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Introduction to Champlain Longboats
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesLearn about the history of our iconic pilot gigs and how they are built! Open to all experience levels, beginner to expert, this 2-hour experience gives you the opportunity to …
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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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Flora and Fauna of Lake Champlain
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesWhat plants and animals live in the Lake Champlain Basin? Which species are native and which ones are invasive? Come learn about the vast species that inhabit the Lake Champlain …
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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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Philadelphia II Open Hours
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesSoldiers 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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Anthropology 101 on the Giant Map
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesAnthropology 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 …
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Collections Corner: Valcour Bay
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesLearn about the journey artifacts take, from excavation to accession, in Collections Corner! We will talk about artifact types, conservation methods, interpretation, and more. This Collections Corner showcases artifacts from …
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Philadelphia II Open Hours
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesSoldiers 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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