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Collections Corner: Canal Boat Artifacts

Nautical Archaeology Center, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, Vermont, United States

Learn about the journey artifacts take, from excavation to accession, in this Collections Corner! We will talk about artifact types, conservation methods, interpretation, and more. This Collections Corner showcases artifacts from the sailing canal boat General Butler, which sank in 1876.

Free

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

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

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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Free