There's a lot to see at the Museum! If you're wondering where to start, come along on a free tour of the grounds that covers some of Lake Champlain's narratives, …
Families on canal boats similar to the Lois McClure would spend the majority of their year on the water, and now you can get a sense of what canal boat life would …
The Clean Water Act was signed in 1972 with the intention to make lasting change to the impacts that industries and infrastructure have on our waterways. Stop by this exhibit, …
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10am through 3pm working on a batch of Split Rock …
Families on canal boats similar to the Lois McClure would spend the majority of their year on the water, and now you can get a sense of what canal boat life would …
Almost 250 years after the Revolutionary War, many vessels from the war are no longer present. Yet, nautical archaeology at historical sites can still uncover new information about important events …
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Before federal prohibition in 1919, Vermont’s era of prohibition lasted from 1853-1903, with its own complexities, debates, and anecdotes. At this free experience, learn about the different groups of people in Vermont that Prohibition affected, as well as its lasting impact and relevance today. Accessibility: The path to the Prohibition exhibit is gravelly or involves …
Families on canal boats similar to the Lois McClure would spend the majority of their year on the water, and now you can get a sense of what canal boat life would …
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 …
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10am through 3pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which are a lightweight composite sailboat designed for us by Jim Donovan. Drop in to watch a little bit of the process, ask …
