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Opening Day

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

May 18, 2024 is the first day of the 2024 season! Our grounds, exhibits, and Museum Store will officially open for the season for all to visit and explore. Check …

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Boat Launch Day

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

Join us to celebrate the launch of this year's 25-foot rowing gig built by students! Over the course of this school year, a group of students from Middlebury Union High …

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Thirty Year Bash

The Pavillion at Button Bay State Park 5 Button Bay State Park Rd, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

In 1994, Nick Patch started a kayak building program at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum that would grow to be known as Champlain Discovery. A few years later, he kicked off …

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Abenaki Heritage Weekend

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

Join Vermont's Native American community for Abenaki Heritage Weekend and Arts Marketplace on June 29-30 at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and explore Abenaki perspectives on life in the Champlain Valley. …

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James Wakefield Rescue Row

Youth open-water rowing teams from local high schools and middle schools gather at Burlington Harbor to compete in this annual fall rowing race. Youth rowers must register for this event through their school team or as part of their fall season rowing registration. Please check with your coach if you are not sure how to …

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Teacher Day

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United States

Bring your family and friends to the Museum for a special teacher day! You'll be able to check out our popular school visit activities, experience hands-on programs, and get an exclusive look into our exhibits. Lunch will be provided, as well as a $200 stipend for 25 teachers. Teacher Day morning activities include our 1776 …

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