1776 Boat Building Tools
Come learn about the types of tools that would have been used to build the American fleet at the start of the Revolutionary War! Learn the basics of the intricate […]
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Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States
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Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United StatesCatch and identify macroinvertebrates while learning about what they can tell us about water quality! In the process, you will learn what it means to "match the hatch," why fishermen […]
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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 living and working conditions, understand the mechanics of the vessel, and even row the oars! Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase […]
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Canceled 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 role in the cultures of the basin. We will also discuss the anthropology of climate change and visitors can join in for hands-on activities designed […]
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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 Valcour Bay that date to the Revolutionary War. This program will take place in the Key to Liberty exhibit.
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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 living and working conditions, understand the mechanics of the vessel, and even row the oars! Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase […]
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Children’s Games in the Canal Boat Era
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesChildren 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, all while learning more about how canal locks work! Accessibility: This program will take place in the Nautical Archaeology Center exhibit “Underwater Archaeology: Diving into […]
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Is It Cyanobacteria?
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesEver wondered if your local pond or lake was safe for recreation? Cyanobacteria, sometimes referred to as blue-green algae, is naturally found in water and under the right conditions, can form large blooms that release toxins into the water. At the Maritime Museum, we test for cyanobacteria every week to make sure our harbor is […]
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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 sea- knot-tying! This program is held on the upper floor of the Hazelett Small Watercraft Center, which is accessible via ramps and gravel pathways. For […]
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