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Children’s Games in the Canal Boat Era

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

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, all while learning more about how canal locks work! Accessibility: This program will take place in the Nautical Archaeology Center exhibit “Underwater Archaeology: Diving into …

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Free

Stewarding Our Watershed: Understanding the Threats to the Lake Champlain Watershed

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

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 of the threats to the health of our watershed. Stop by the Clean Water Act Exhibit, on the green, to learn about the threats to …

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Free

Birding and Boating

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

Join us on canoes for a 2-hour program of paddling and exploring the birds of Otter Creek. This family-friendly program welcomes everyone from beginners to experts! Smaller children can take …

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$25

Shipwreck Tour

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

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 …

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$25 – $40

Introduction to Fishing

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

Come fish with us! This free, drop-in program is designed for any beginner angler eager to learn the essentials of fishing and fish processing. Participants will gain hands-on experience with simple, effective fishing techniques, from choosing the right equipment to understanding local fishing regulations.

Free