Explore a shipwreck... without getting wet! There are hundreds of historic shipwrecks in Lake Champlain. Join us as we take a tour boat to the site of the Champlain II shipwreck and go for a "dive" using an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). Our robotic camera sends back real-time video to an on-board monitor as …
The Lake Champlain Watershed is more than 8,000 square miles and is defined by any land that drains into Lake Champlain. Pollutants, invasive species, and microplastics are just a few …
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Children of canal boat families would play, work, and learn like other children of their era. Join us as we make paper dolls and play games that come from 1860-1880, …
The Lake Champlain Watershed is more than 8,000 square miles and is defined by any land that drains into Lake Champlain. Pollutants, invasive species, and microplastics are just a few …
Stewarding Our Watershed: Understanding the Threats to the Lake Champlain Watershed Read More »
Come learn about the types of tools that would have been used to build the American fleet at the start of the Revolutionary War! Learn the basics of the intricate …
Catch and identify macroinvertebrates while learning about what they can tell us about water quality! In the process, you will learn what it means to "match the hatch," why fishermen …
Have you ever wondered how mariners navigate at sea? Come learn about the history of various nautical technologies while getting hands-on experience with the most quintessential skill for life at …
Soldiers in the Revolutionary War not only fought on boats, they also often lived on them for months. Step aboard the Museum’s replica of the Revolutionary War gunboat Philadelphia to explore their …
Anthropology is the scientific study of human culture. In this program, we will use the 25 by 35 foot Giant Map of the Lake Champlain watershed to reflect on our role in the cultures of the basin. We will also discuss the anthropology of climate change and visitors can join in for hands-on activities designed …
Learn about the journey artifacts take, from excavation to accession, in Collections Corner! We will talk about artifact types, conservation methods, interpretation, and more. This Collections Corner showcases artifacts from Valcour Bay that date to the Revolutionary War. This program will take place in the Key to Liberty exhibit.
