BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lake Champlain Maritime Museum - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260312T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T175952Z UID:10001150-1778234400-1778248800@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Spring Homeschool Day DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to welcome homeschool families to Lake Champlain Maritime Museum for our Spring Homeschool Day! This day will focus on the ecology of Lake Champlain. Featured activities and topics include:  \n\n\n\n\n\nA waterfront scavenger hunt  \n\n\n\nFish types of Lake Champlain \n\n\n\nMicroscope fun with plankton and other macroinvertebrates \n\n\n\nThreats to and ways to protect Lake Champlain   \n\n\n\n\n\nAll members of the family are welcome to join. Homeschool Day activities are designed primarily for ages 6 and up. We will provide coloring pages for younger siblings if they need a break from structured activities.   \n\n\n\nPlease note that all children must be accompanied by an adult.   \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/spring-homeschool-day-2/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HomeschoolDay_800x600-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260312T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T175931Z UID:10001151-1778328000-1778338800@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Community Fishing Day DESCRIPTION:A free day for anglers of all ages to learn about fishing with the Museum and Vermont Fish and Wildlife!   \n\n\n\nThis relaxed day will give you an introduction to fishing regulations (as well as your own copy) and then you’ll be able to spend your time fishing at the Museum’s waterfront. Fishing poles\, bait\, and other equipment will be available courtesy of Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s “Let’s Go Fishing” Program.   \n\n\n\nDue to limited equipment\, advanced free registration is strongly encouraged\, but walk-ins are also welcome.   \n\n\n\nPlease note that children must be accompanied by an adult. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/community-fishing-day/ LOCATION:North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CommunityFishingDay_800x600.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T181500 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260417T140742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T140742Z UID:10001254-1779120900-1779128100@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Lake History Cruise DESCRIPTION:Join staff from Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, in partnership with Whistling Man Schooner Company\, for an expert-led tour on the fascinating history of Lake Champlain out of Burlington. From hundreds of shipwrecks to historic naval battles\, prohibition smugglers to modern day nautical archaeology discoveries\, the lake has a rich and unique history. We will launch from the Burlington Waterfront to explore the lake on the Friend Ship\, a traditionally-rigged\, 31’ Friendship sloop. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience on Lake Champlain. \n\n\n\nIn every tour\, part of the ticket sales go directly to the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to support their mission of connecting all people to Lake Champlain.  \n\n\n\nWhile sailing near the sites of iconic shipwrecks of Burlington Bay\, captain and crew will share stories of famous shipwrecks\, history of the various eras of human activity on Lake Champlain\, and current archaeology happening on the bottom of the lake. Key sites of interest will include the wreck sites of the General Butler\, the OJ Walker\, and the Burlington “Horse Ferry” wrecks\, and much more. Come prepared to share your interests and knowledge with the group! Visitors are also welcome to bring their own food and beverage along for the ride. \n\n\n\nSince this tour departs from the Burlington Waterfront\, we recommend that visitors allot additional time to find parking downtown. Transportation from the Museum to the Burlington Waterfront is not included. Additional information on parking and location can be found from Whistling Man here (link to Where We’re Located — Whistling Man Schooner Co.) \n\n\n\n\nBook Now URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/lake-history-cruise-051826/ LOCATION:Whistling Man Schooner Company\, 1 College Street\, Burlignton\, Vermont\, 05401\, United States CATEGORIES:After Hours,On the Water,Outdoors,Sailing,Shipwreck Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Whistling-Man-History-Cruises-800-x-600.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260309T175913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T175918Z UID:10001148-1779447600-1779462000@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Boat Launch Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the launch of our newest boat built by students in Lake Champlain! \n\n\n\nOver the course of this school year\, a group of students from Middlebury Union High School and the Long Trail Program have been participating in our alternative education boat building program. These boat building students have been coming to the Museum’s boat shop weekly to learn\, work with their hands\, and come together to build a 25’ wooden rowing gig that will join the Museum’s fleet for education\, school rowing teams\, expeditions\, and the public. It’s been an incredible journey for all of them\, including a trip to the forest to learn how to select a tree that will be used to build a boat and literally building the boat from tree to finished vessel with guidance from expert boat builders. \n\n\n\nOn May 22\, all parents\, teachers\, staff\, friends\, and members of the public are invited to join us at the Museum for a special launch day celebration. Students will present their finished boat\, share a little bit about their experience building\, and then we’ll parade them down to the harbor where they will launch the boat for the very first time in the lake. \n\n\n\nThis event is free to join\, no registration required. Light refreshments will be provided.   URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/boat-launch-day-2026/ LOCATION:Boat Shop\, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Boat Building,Community Events,Free Events,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BoatLaunch_800x600.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260312T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T152534Z UID:10001152-1779530400-1779552000@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Opening Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23 is the first day of the 2026 season! The Museum grounds\, exhibits\, and store will officially open for the season for all to visit and explore. Admission is free for all visitors and we’ll have some fun opening day activities for all ages including:  \n\n\n\n\nOpening of the Museum’s new exhibit\, “Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain” \n\n\n\n\n\nUnveiling of a new mural by Juniper Creative Arts  \n\n\n\n\n\nA scavenger hunt for kids of all ages (even grown-up kids!) \n\n\n\n\n\nAn author talk with James Nelson on his book\, Benedict Arnold’s Navy – pre-order your book below!\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured screening of a general overview Ken Burns’ The American Revolution documentary\, thanks to PBS and WETA+ \n\n\n\n\n\nFree museum tours throughout the day \n\n\n\n\n\nAnd more! \n\n\n\n\nOpening day programs are free to attend for all ages\, no registration required.   \n\n\n\n\nPre-Order “Benedict Arnold’s Navy” Here!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCorporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible\, in part\, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/opening-day-2026/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OpeningDay_800x600.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260312T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T175834Z UID:10001153-1779705000-1779708600@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Free Museum Tours DESCRIPTION:Take a guided tour with a Museum expert through a sampler of exhibits to learn about the historical and archaeological heritage of Lake Champlain.   \n\n\n\nDepending on the group’s interest\, we will stop in exhibits which may include Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain\, the Stone Schoolhouse\, Hazelett Small Watercraft Center\, Underwater Archaeology: Diving into the Stories of People and Canal Boats on Lake Champlain\, the replica Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia II\, and the Museum’s replica 18th Century Blacksmith Forge.    \n\n\n\nMuseum tours are free to attend\, no registration required URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/free-museum-tours-052526/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hazelett-KJLN-051824-006-low-res-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260327T155542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T155542Z UID:10001255-1779877800-1779881400@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Free Museum Tours DESCRIPTION:Take a guided tour with a Museum expert through a sampler of exhibits to learn about the historical and archaeological heritage of Lake Champlain.   \n\n\n\nDepending on the group’s interest\, we will stop in exhibits which may include Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain\, the Stone Schoolhouse\, Hazelett Small Watercraft Center\, Underwater Archaeology: Diving into the Stories of People and Canal Boats on Lake Champlain\, the replica Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia II\, and the Museum’s replica 18th Century Blacksmith Forge.    \n\n\n\nMuseum tours are free to attend\, no registration required URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/free-museum-tours-052726/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hazelett-KJLN-051824-006-low-res-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T113000 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260327T155541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T155541Z UID:10001256-1780050600-1780054200@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Free Museum Tours DESCRIPTION:Take a guided tour with a Museum expert through a sampler of exhibits to learn about the historical and archaeological heritage of Lake Champlain.   \n\n\n\nDepending on the group’s interest\, we will stop in exhibits which may include Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain\, the Stone Schoolhouse\, Hazelett Small Watercraft Center\, Underwater Archaeology: Diving into the Stories of People and Canal Boats on Lake Champlain\, the replica Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia II\, and the Museum’s replica 18th Century Blacksmith Forge.    \n\n\n\nMuseum tours are free to attend\, no registration required URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/free-museum-tours-052926/ LOCATION:Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd\, Vergennes\, VT\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hazelett-KJLN-051824-006-low-res-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260319T132637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T204035Z UID:10001186-1780052400-1780056000@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Storytime DESCRIPTION:Looking for a fun and educational activity for your littlest sailor? Join us on Fridays at 11:00 for Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s weekly storytime!   \n\n\n\nFamilies with young children (recommended age 5 and younger) are invited to gather with a Museum educator in our historic summer camp building\, the Roost\, as we read some of our favorite stories about Lake Champlain and summer adventures on the water out loud for all to enjoy. Stories will be read as a group and there will also be coloring pages and crafts available afterwards.   \n\n\n\nStorytime meets every Friday from May 29–October 16. This program is free to attend with no registration required.   \n\n\n\nThe Roost is situated off of a gravel path at the back of the Museum green. The ramp at the back of the building is accessible over grass. There is a high threshold at the entrance of the ramp. For accessibility requests please contact us by email at info@lcmm.org or by phone at 802-475-2022.  URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/storytime-052926/ LOCATION:The Roost\, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:Free Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Storytime-Web-Calendar-800x600-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T071542 CREATED:20260310T142419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T142423Z UID:10001149-1780128000-1780153200@www.lcmm.org SUMMARY:Spring Wave Race 2026 DESCRIPTION:The spring open-water rowing season for all middle and high school rowing teams ends with this seasonal championship race at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum! Over 100 youth rowers from around Vermont and New England will participate in races. All are welcome to join us and cheer on these rowers from the Museum’s harbor. \n\n\n\nEach season after the Spring Wave\, Nick Patch\, the Museum’s Director of Maritime programs\, presents the Bradley Cunningham Award to a graduating senior rower nominated by coaches. The award is named in honor of Brad Cunningham\, who was a participant and then junior leader in our Champlain Discovery summer kayak program for five years. He rowed and raced in our first pilot gig Spirit of Otter Creek\, launched in 1999. Brad was passionate about on-water programs\, knew how to lead by example\, and was a bright light of positivity for all who knew him. He tragically died in a ski accident in January 2001. We offer this award annually to a graduating senior rower who stood out as a positive role model and leader for our youth rowing community. \n\n\n\nYouth rowers must register to participate in this race through their rowing team or as part of their rowing season registration. Please check with your rowing coach if you are not sure whether you are registered. The public is always welcome to attend races for free and cheer on participating crews! URL:https://www.lcmm.org/event/spring-wave-race-2026/ LOCATION:North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum\, 4472 Basin Harbor Road\, Vergennes\, Vermont\, 05491\, United States CATEGORIES:On the Water,Outdoors,Rowing,Youth Rowing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lcmm.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SpringWave_800x600.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR