Spring Wave Race 2024
The spring open-water rowing season for all middle and high school rowing teams ends with this seasonal championship race at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum! Over 100 youth rowers from around …
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Community Events
Thirty Year Bash
The Pavillion at Button Bay State Park 5 Button Bay State Park Rd, Vergennes, Vermont, United StatesIn 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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HOPE for TOmorROW
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesWe are so excited to partner again with Project HOePpnEr for the 6th Annual HOPE for TomorROW! This annual rowathon is an all-inclusive rowing and community event committed to raising …
$25
Abenaki Heritage Weekend
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesJoin 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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Museum After Hours Summer Party
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesThe much-loved Museum summer party is back for its third year! You are cordially invited to join us for a summer evening of live music, tasty eats and drinks, museum …
$50
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Lake Champlain Challenge Race
It’s time for everyone’s favorite annual challenge and fun-filled summer race on Lake Champlain: The Lake Champlain Challenge Race! Rowing crews and other human-powered vessels are invited to compete in this …
$25
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 …
Teacher Day
Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT, United StatesBring 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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Otter Creek Challenge Race
An annual youth open-water rowing race hosted by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum right in the heart of Vergennes, Vermont. Local high school and middle school rowing crews compete in a variety of heats, racing from foot of the Vergennes Falls, down Otter Creek, and back. A festive race, this event also includes an annual costume …