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1776 Boat Building Tools

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

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 …

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Aquatic Macroinvertebrates

North Harbor at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

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 …

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Nautical Knowledge

Hazelett Small Watercraft Center 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

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 …

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Philadelphia II Open Hours

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

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 …

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Collections Corner: Valcour Bay

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

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.

Free

Philadelphia II Open Hours

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

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 living and working conditions, understand the mechanics of the vessel, and even row the oars!  Accessibility: The Philadelphia II is currently on the Museum Green. There is a staircase …

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