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Canal Collections Corner

Hoehl Family Visitor and Education Center Auditorium at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

The final monthly workshop in 2023 will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Champlain Canal! This Collections Corner will feature items from the Museum's Collections related to …

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Free

Blacksmithing Demonstration

18th-Century Blacksmith Forge at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

Come watch metal arts being made in the Museum's replica of an 18th-century forge! At this free, drop-in event, visitors will get a chance to see a demonstration of blacksmithing …

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Free

Teacher Day

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

Bring your family and friends to the Museum for a field trip and check out our activities and exhibits! Food will be provided, and teachers are invited to participate in …

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Free

Otter Creek Challenge Race

Vergennes Falls Park 103 Mechanic St, Vergennes, VT, United States

An annual youth rowing race hosted by Lake Champlain Maritime Museum right in the heart of Vergennes, Vermont. Cheer on local high school and middle school rowing crews as they …

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Free

Explore Lake Champlain

Orwell Town Hall 480 Main St, Orwell, Vermont, United States

Calling lake enthusiasts of all ages! Join us at the Orwell Town Hall to learn about lake health and look at educational resources from non-profits throughout the Lake Champlain region. We'll have hands-on education tools, craft activities for kids, and more!

Free

World Water Day

Champlain Centre Mall 60 Smithfield Blvd, Plattsburgh, New York, United States

In 1993, World Water Day was initiated by the United Nations to draw attention to the issues and threats surrounding the world’s water resources. Eleven years ago, the Champlain Basin Education Initiative hosted the first student World Water Day Celebration to share local student work about water resources from more than a dozen classrooms. To celebrate the …

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Free

Eclipse Watching at the Museum

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

Want to watch the solar eclipse away from busy roads and buildings? Come watch the eclipse for free at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum! We are opening our grounds for anyone looking for a unique spot to gather with family and friends and watch this amazing natural phenomenon. Bring a picnic and snacks (and a good …

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Free

Blacksmithing for Beginners

Blacksmith Center at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT, United States

All seats in this class have been filled! Stay tuned for future classes. Have you ever wanted to learn how to work with fire and shape metal? In this one-day …

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$150

Volunteer Welcome Meeting

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

Join us for a summer volunteer meeting as we welcome the season and celebrate our volunteers! Current volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about volunteering are invited to preview exhibits, review updates to the volunteer handbook, share their feedback. Lunch will be provided, and there will be time to catch up and socialize on …

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Free