Steam technology entered the transportation world in 1783, with the experimental steamship Pyroscaphe built by Marquis de Jouffroy d’Abbans and demonstrated on the Saône River in France. While there is …
An Underwater Phoenix: The Oldest Steamboat Shipwreck Rests in Lake Champlain Read More »
We are excited to announce today that on July 13, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is opening a new exhibit that dives into the history of canal boats. Using research and …
By Krissy Navrat, Expeditionary Programs Manager On Thursday May 23, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum proudly launched its newest student-built boat in Lake Champlain. For 25 years, students from local schools …
Celebrating the Launch of Gail Parsell: A New Student-Built Boat Meets Lake Champlain Read More »
Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce today that exhibits and Museum grounds will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, May 18. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum will be …
Last Saturday, March 2, four boats and crews from Vermont were in Hull, MA for the 43rd Annual Snow Row. This signature rowing race covers a triangular course, setting off …
Snow Row 2024: Three Generations of Vermont Rowing Read More »
By Krissy Navrat, Expeditionary Programs Manager While things might seem to quiet down at the Museum in the winter months, the boat shop remains alive and busy! Each year, since …
Voices from the Boat Shop: Student Boat Builders Share Their Experience Read More »
We are excited to announce today that M&T Bank will support the Champlain Longboats program at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum with a $10,000 gift in 2024. Champlain Longboats is a …
Champlain Longboats program for local teens receives support from M&T Bank Read More »
By Krissy Navrat, Expeditionary Programs Manager On Sunday, November 19, high school and middle school rowing teams from across New England gathered in Hull, MA to compete in the annual …
Youth Rowers Break Waves at the 2023 Icebreaker Race Read More »
We are thrilled to announce today the appointment of the Museum’s new Executive Director: Chris Sabick! Chris has been the Museum’s Director of Research and Archaeology since 2013 and brings …
A Life Dedicated to the Lake: Meet the New Director of Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Read More »
By Sarah Yamaguchi Several local high school rowing teams closed out their Vermont fall rowing season with heart, soul, and style this past Saturday, Oct. 28 in the annual Otter …
Is That Rowing Barbie? 2023 Otter Creek Challenge Race Results & Photos Read More »
