By Olivia Olson, Public Programs and Volunteer Manager Autumnal winds have shaken colorful leaves from the trees and have blown in a new season at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. What …
Closed for the Season! So… What Happens in the Winter? Read More »
By Olivia Olson, Public Programs and Volunteer Manager Every year, Mike Beller makes the six-and-a-half-hour drive from his home in Pennsylvania to Vermont to serve as a volunteer historic interpreter …
Feeling Thankful for Volunteers: Historic Interpretation aboard Philadelphia II Read More »
By Museum Collections Staff This month, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is excited to open the Ernest Haas Collection to the public online. With 31 paintings and numerous sketches, the Ernest …
Paintings of Distinguished Local Artist Now Accessible Online Read More »
By Matt Harrison, Sailing Programs Manager Last week, on July 14, three Lake Champlain Maritime Museum staff and nine teenagers set sail on Lake Champlain as a part of the …
By Taylor Picard, Staff Archaeologist The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the most important resource for those of us working on the preservation of historic properties that are …
National Maritime Heritage of Lake Champlain: The Nomination Read More »
By Laura Caldwell, Expeditionary Programs Manager At Lake Champlain Maritime Museum on Friday May 23, we launched the newest boat in Lake Champlain: Ruth M. Kennedy. Built by local high …
Launching a New Boat Built by Students in Lake Champlain: Ruth M. Kennedy Read More »
Tours, Programs, and Free Exhibits Offer Local History and Fun Activities Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is excited to welcome visitors back for its 2025 season opening on Saturday, May 17. …
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Opens for 2025 Season on May 17 Read More »
We are excited to announce today that M&T Charitable Foundation has renewed their support for the Champlain Longboats program at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum with a $10,000 gift. Champlain Longboats …
What happens when young people have a free museum in their community? Lots! When families and young people don’t have to pay admission fees to enter a museum, they don’t …
By Laura Caldwell, Expeditionary Programs Manager This past Saturday, local youth rowing teams gathered at Vergennes Falls Park in historic Vergennes, VT for the Otter Creek Challenge Race, the festive …
