Cora Archambault: 1904-2012
A wonderful Friend has passed While we were traveling north through the Richelieu River valley, word arrived that Cora, a very special friend to all who have an interest in …
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Get Lost, Asian Clams!
By Sarah L. Tichonuk Last week, divers from the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum again made the trek to beautiful Lake George to assist the FUND for Lake George in their …
Vermont Needs Your Help After Irene
By Adam Kane, Archaeological Director Want a chance to do the most rewarding work of your life? Don’t hesitate; the time is now in Vermont. I spent Thursday helping folks …
Burping Benthic Barriers
By Sarah L. Tichonuk “Dare I ask what is a benthic barrier, and why does it need burping?” I questioned LCMM archaeological director Adam Kane when he inquired about my schedule …
The 417 Boy Scouts of Three Rivers District
417 Boy Scouts from Vermont’s Three Rivers District took over the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum this past Saturday for a full day of fun, learning, and hands-on activities. These young men …
Then and Now: Tom Larsen
Tom came to the museum as a volunteer at the tender age of 13. Despite starting with the mind numbing task of painting trim, he stuck with it and managed …
Keeping Things Hot in the Dead of Winter
by Erick Tichonuk If I had a dollar for every person who says to me, “So, with the museum closed for the winter it must be pretty slow down there,” …
A Look Inside a Whaling Ship
360 degree view inside the hold of the Charles Morgan at Mystic Seaport. A very neat visual tour with narration by Quentin Snediker, director of the shipyard at Mystic Seaport. …
Winter Coverings
by Tom Larsen Every winter the time comes when the snow falls and the boats must be buttoned up for the winter. Each boat has its own particularities for covering …
Homecoming
By Art Cohn When last we left you, the crew of Lois McClure was steaming home, anxious to return to our families. We were finally back on beautiful Lake Champlain, …