Deep Dives: 200 Years of the Champlain Canal
August 12 , 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!
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.
On August 12, we will be joined by Matt Harrison, the Museum’s Sailing Director, who will discuss Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s new book: The Champlain Canal: 200 Years of Change.
Matt will give a talk about his contribution to the Maritime Museum’s newly published anthology, The Champlain Canal: 200 Years of Change. This new book features chapters by historians, archeologists, and biologists on the past and present evolutions of the Champlain Canal which celebrated its bicentennial in 2023. Matt’s talk will focus on early tourism on the waters of the canal and on Lake Champlain, in particular the accounts of two women travelers who recorded their vacations along the canal in the 1890s — Florence Snedeker and Augusta Brown.
Deep Dives is free to attend with registration. A complimentary drink from Shacksbury cider is included with your free registration.
