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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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Free

Is It Cyanobacteria?

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

Ever wondered if your local pond or lake was safe for recreation? Cyanobacteria, sometimes referred to as blue-green algae, is naturally found in water and under the right conditions, can …

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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 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 …

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$25 – $40

Introduction to Champlain Longboats

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

Learn about the history of our iconic pilot gigs and how they are built! Open to all experience levels, beginner to expert, this 2-hour experience gives you the opportunity to tour the Museum, learn how our wooden rowing gigs are built, and get into a boat to learn how to row (or practice your skills)! …

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$25

Teen Sailing Class

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

Calling all adventurous teens: let’s get sailing! This one-day introductory sailing course is designed for teens ages 13–18 to learn the basics of small boat sailing. Over the course of the day, participants will learn how to sail a small vessel, how to right a capsized boat, and how to get out on the water and guide your vessel. The class …

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$125

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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Free