Deep Dives Talk
July 15 , 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
History lies in the depths of Lake Champlain, waiting to share its secrets and stories. In 2026, we’re opening up our vaults and taking a DEEP DIVE into the past with Museum experts, archaeologists, historians, and educators in our free evening conversation series!
Patricia Reid (she/her), the Museum’s Director of Collections, will tell the story of the third day of the Battle of Lake Champlain. Early that morning, Patriot soldiers surrendered the row galley Washington, and she’ll relate that moment from the perspective of Lyman Noble, who was captured with other crewmembers. The remaining vessels from the Patriot fleet then fled into the shallow waters of Arnold’s Bay. In between the two fleets, Patricia will tell the story of nine-year-old Sally (Kellogg) Markham and her family, who escaped in a bateau as cannon fire raged overhead. Another child, Squire Ferris, was also a witness to the violence – and his life remained swept up in it until nearly the end of the Revolutionary War.
Join us every other Wednesday from June through October for a free “Deep Dives” talk. Each evening will include an expert presentation and time for questions and conversation at the end.
Deep Dives is free to attend with registration. A complimentary drink from Shacksbury cider is included with your free registration.
