• Protecting Our Watershed: Understanding Threats to Lake Champlain

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    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 these threats, the […]

    Free
  • Rowing for Fitness Club

    Rowing Clubs
    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Club Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Rowers Weekly Schedule: Tuesday Nights, May–October Meetup Location: Meet at the Museum Club Details: The Rowing for Fitness club is our advanced adult rowing club which meets every Tuesday evening at the Museum campus. Best suited for intermediate and experienced adult rowers of all ages (18-99+), this weekly club […]

  • Free Museum Tours

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Take a guided tour with a Museum expert through a sampler of exhibits to learn about the historical and archaeological heritage of Lake Champlain.   Depending 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 […]

    Free
  • Introduction to Fly Fishing

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Learn the basics of fly fishing in this free hands-on course with Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s “Let’s Go Fishing” program. Designed for the beginner caster to the more advanced fly fisherperson, participants will learn about knots, rods, flies, and how to cast (or advance your cast). All equipment is supplied. This is a great program for all ages, kids under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.   […]

    Free
  • Whaleboat Wednesdays

    North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    Try something new on Lake Champlain – go sailing in a custom 29’ whaleboat!   This is a great and one-of-a-kind experience for a group of family, friends, or adventurous coworkers to get out on Lake Champlain in a traditionally-rigged wooden boat. Combining rowing and sailing, these vessels were built in the Museum’s boat shop and are an unforgettable way to experience […]

    $60
  • Burlington Rows! Club

    Rowing Clubs

    Club Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Rowers Weekly Schedule: Wednesday Nights, May–October Meetup Location: Meet at Perkins Pier in Burlington, VT Club Details: The Burlington Rows! club, meets at Perkins Pier in Burlington, VT every Wednesday evening, weather permitting. This club is open to adult rowers of all ages (18-99+) and of all levels (beginner […]

  • Protecting Our Watershed: Understanding Threats to Lake Champlain

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    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 these threats, the […]

    Free
  • Community Rowing Club

    Rowing Clubs
    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Club Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced Rowers Weekly Schedule: Thursday Nights, May–October Meetup Location: Meet at the Museum Club Details: The Community Rowing club meets every Thursday evening, weather permitting, at the Museum campus. Open to adult rowers of all ages (18-99+) and of all levels (beginner to experienced) this weekly club sets out for […]

  • Free Museum Tours

    Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

    Take a guided tour with a Museum expert through a sampler of exhibits to learn about the historical and archaeological heritage of Lake Champlain.   Depending 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 […]

    Free
  • Storytime

    Storytime
    The Roost, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

    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!   Families 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 […]

    Free