Children of canal boat families would play, work, and learn just like other children of their era. Join us as we make paper dolls, learn about Rebus Puzzles, and play games that come from 1860-1880! Accessibility: This program will take place in the Nautical Archaeology Center exhibit “Underwater Archaeology: Diving into the Stories of People …
Develop your observation and drawing skills in Nature of a Sketch, a Lake Champlain Maritime Museum program! Learn some of the basic techniques of field sketching, a combination of art and qualitative note taking, all while enjoying the natural beauty of the Lake Champlain Basin. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Supplies will be …
The Nature of a Sketch: An Introduction to Field Sketching Read More »
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! Aboard the vessel, staff will have real artifacts from Revolutionary War …
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Did you know there are hundreds of historic shipwrecks in Lake Champlain? Join us for a special tour and dive into this exciting underwater history, without getting wet! This scenic boat tour will take you …
The 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 of the threats to the health of our watershed. Stop by the Clean Water Act Exhibit, on the green, to learn about the threats to …
Stewarding Our Watershed: Understanding the Threats to the Lake Champlain Watershed Read More »
Did you know there are hundreds of historic shipwrecks in Lake Champlain? Join us for a special tour and dive into this exciting underwater history, without getting wet! This scenic boat tour will take you …
3D scanning technology has revolutionized the way museums present their artifact collections to the public through digital collections and printed replicas. Come see the process of creating 3D models of …
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 …
Did you know there are hundreds of historic shipwrecks in Lake Champlain? Join us for a special tour and dive into this exciting underwater history, without getting wet! This scenic boat tour will take you …
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 …
