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Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of …
Free
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Collections Corner
Collections Corner
Are you interested in getting a glimpse of the postcards people sent each other hundreds of years ago? What about the musical instruments they played? At the Museum's Collections Corner, …
Free
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Museum Overview Tour
Museum Overview Tour
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, …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
4 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of …
Free
–
Hands-on Ecology
Hands-on Ecology
Lake Champlain is an ecosystem that has evolved over time, and is still changing today. At this free experience, you’ll learn about some of the ecological challenges that Lake Champlain …
Free
–
Philadelphia II Open Hours
Philadelphia II Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
4 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of …
Free
–
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology
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 …
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology Read More »
Free
–
The Many Faces of Prohibition
The Many Faces of Prohibition
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 …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
3 events,
–
Hands-on Ecology
Hands-on Ecology
Lake Champlain is an ecosystem that has evolved over time, and is still changing today. At this free experience, you’ll learn about some of the ecological challenges that Lake Champlain …
Free
–
Philadelphia II Open Hours
Philadelphia II Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
0 events,
1 event,
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Collections Corner: Historic Postcards of Lake Champlain
Collections Corner: Historic Postcards of Lake Champlain
Want to get a taste of travels from times gone by? Come check out our fascinating collection of several hundred Lake Champlain historic postcards and see the occasionally mundane, occasionally …
Collections Corner: Historic Postcards of Lake Champlain Read More »
Free
0 events,
4 events,
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Collections Corner
Collections Corner
Are you interested in getting a glimpse of the postcards people sent each other hundreds of years ago? What about the musical instruments they played? At the Museum's Collections Corner, …
Free
–
Museum Overview Tour
Museum Overview Tour
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, …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
1 event,
–
Clean Water Act Tour
Clean Water Act Tour
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, …
Free
5 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
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 …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology
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 …
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology Read More »
Free
–
The Many Faces of Prohibition
The Many Faces of Prohibition
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 …
Free
5 events,
–
ROV Shipwreck Tour
ROV Shipwreck Tour
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 …
$25 – $40
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
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 …
Free
–
Philadelphia II Open Hours
Philadelphia II Open Hours
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 …
–
Clean Water Act Tour
Clean Water Act Tour
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, …
Free
5 events,
–
Museum After Hours Summer Party
Museum After Hours Summer Party
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT You are invited to join us for a summer evening of live music, tasty eats and drinks, and good company. The night will include: There …
$50
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm 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 questions, and learn …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Hands-on Ecology
Hands-on Ecology
Lake Champlain is an ecosystem that has evolved over time, and is still changing today. At this free experience, you’ll learn about some of the ecological challenges that Lake Champlain faces, including microplastics, invasive species, and cyanobacteria, and you’ll leave knowing what you can do to help! Accessibility: The path down to the waterfront is …
Free
1 event,
–
Philadelphia II Open Hours
Philadelphia II Open Hours
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! Note: The Philadelphia II is currently on the …
Free
1 event,
–
Philadelphia II Open Hours
Philadelphia II Open Hours
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! Note: The Philadelphia II is currently on the …
Free
5 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm 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 questions, and learn …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology
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 by using technologies such as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), metal detectors, and sonar. In this free program, learn about Revolutionary War events that happened along …
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology Read More »
Free
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Museum Overview Tour
Museum Overview Tour
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, from Revolutionary War history to personal and commercial boatbuilding to Prohibition in the region. Tours will begin on the Museum Green. Accessibility: This tour will …
Free
4 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Collections Corner
Collections Corner
Are you interested in a glimpse of the postcards people sent each other hundreds of years ago? What about the musical instruments they played? At the Museum’s Collections Corner, get …
Free
–
Clean Water Act Tour
Clean Water Act Tour
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, …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
5 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Hands-on Ecology
Hands-on Ecology
Lake Champlain is an ecosystem that has evolved over time, and is still changing today. At this free experience, you’ll learn about some of the ecological challenges that Lake Champlain …
Free
–
The Many Faces of Prohibition
The Many Faces of Prohibition
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 …
Free
2 events,
–
ROV Shipwreck Tour
ROV Shipwreck Tour
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 …
$25 – $40
–
Clean Water Act Tour
Clean Water Act Tour
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, …
Free
1 event,
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology
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 …
21st Century Developments in Nautical Archaeology Read More »
Free
–
Museum Overview Tour
Museum Overview Tour
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, …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
3 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Collections Corner
Collections Corner
Are you interested in a glimpse of the postcards people sent each other hundreds of years ago? What about the musical instruments they played? At the Museum’s Collections Corner, get …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
6 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Philadelphia II Open Hours
Philadelphia II Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Hands-on Ecology
Hands-on Ecology
Lake Champlain is an ecosystem that has evolved over time, and is still changing today. At this free experience, you’ll learn about some of the ecological challenges that Lake Champlain …
Free
5 events,
–
Canceled ROV Shipwreck Tour
Canceled ROV Shipwreck Tour
**CANCELLED: Due to the impacts of recent flooding on lake conditions, this event has been cancelled. If you were registered for this date, further information has been sent to you …
$25 – $40
–
The Many Faces of Prohibition
The Many Faces of Prohibition
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 …
Free
–
Philadelphia II Open Hours
Philadelphia II Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Clean Water Act Tour
Clean Water Act Tour
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, …
Free
3 events,
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Environmental Justice on Lake Champlain
Environmental Justice on Lake Champlain
While climate change impacts nature and ecosystems, it also impacts people and their communities. To address these impacts, a movement called environmental justice aims for solutions that benefit all communities …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
1 event,
–
Weekend Sailing
Weekend Sailing
Experience Lake Champlain by sail! Get out on the water and have some fun in custom-built sailing dinghies made in the Museum’s boat shop. A great experience for family, friends, …
$40
1 event,
–
Weekend Sailing
Weekend Sailing
Experience Lake Champlain by sail! Get out on the water and have some fun in custom-built sailing dinghies made in the Museum’s boat shop. A great experience for family, friends, …
$40
4 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
21st Century Development in Nautical Archaeology
21st Century Development in Nautical Archaeology
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 …
21st Century Development in Nautical Archaeology Read More »
Free
–
Museum Overview Tour
Museum Overview Tour
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, …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
4 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Collections Corner
Collections Corner
Are you interested in a glimpse of the postcards people sent each other hundreds of years ago? What about the musical instruments they played? At the Museum’s Collections Corner, get …
Free
–
Clean Water Act Tour
Clean Water Act Tour
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, …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
5 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Hands-on Ecology
Hands-on Ecology
Lake Champlain is an ecosystem that has evolved over time, and is still changing today. At this free experience, you’ll learn about some of the ecological challenges that Lake Champlain …
Free
–
The Many Faces of Prohibition
The Many Faces of Prohibition
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 …
Free
–
Birding & Boating
Birding & Boating
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 …
$25
5 events,
–
Canceled ROV Shipwreck Tour
Canceled ROV Shipwreck Tour
**CANCELLED: Due to the impacts of recent flooding on lake conditions, this event has been cancelled. If you were registered for this date, further information has been sent to you …
$25 – $40
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Philadelphia II Open Hours
Philadelphia II Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Clean Water Act Tour
Clean Water Act Tour
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, …
Free
4 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Environmental Justice on Lake Champlain
Environmental Justice on Lake Champlain
While climate change impacts nature and ecosystems, it also impacts people and their communities. To address these impacts, a movement called environmental justice aims for solutions that benefit all communities …
Free
–
Learn to Row!
Learn to Row!
Row in one of our iconic pilot gigs! Open to all rowing experience levels, beginner to expert, this 2-hour experience gives you the opportunity to learn how to row (or …
$25
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
2 events,
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Canoeing for Conservation: The Nature of Invasive Species
Canoeing for Conservation: The Nature of Invasive Species
What are invasive species? How did they find their way into our waters and onto our shores? What can we do about them? And why does this conversation matter? In …
Canoeing for Conservation: The Nature of Invasive Species Read More »
$25 – $40
0 events,
4 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
21st Century Development in Nautical Archaeology
21st Century Development in Nautical Archaeology
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 …
21st Century Development in Nautical Archaeology Read More »
Free
–
Museum Overview Tour
Museum Overview Tour
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, …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
4 events,
–
Canceled Boat Building
Canceled Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Collections Corner
Collections Corner
Are you interested in a glimpse of the postcards people sent each other hundreds of years ago? What about the musical instruments they played? At the Museum’s Collections Corner, get …
Free
–
Clean Water Act Tour
Clean Water Act Tour
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, …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
6 events,
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm working on a batch of Split Rock Sailing Dinghies, which …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Hands-On Ecology
Hands-On Ecology
Lake Champlain is an ecosystem that has evolved over time, and is still changing today. At this free experience, you’ll learn about some of the ecological challenges that Lake Champlain faces, including microplastics, invasive species, and cyanobacteria, and you’ll leave knowing what you can do to help! Accessibility: The path down to the waterfront is gravelly …
Free
–
The Many Faces of Prohibition
The Many Faces of Prohibition
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 movement …
Free
5 events,
–
ROV Shipwreck Tour
ROV Shipwreck Tour
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 …
$25 – $40
–
Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm 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 questions, and learn …
Free
–
Indigenous Experiences in the Revolutionary War
Indigenous Experiences in the Revolutionary War
Indigenous people have lived in the Champlain Valley since time immemorial, and the American Revolutionary War brought many changes to their homelands and lifestyles. In this free, hour-long program, we’ll talk about the complicated relationships that the Six Nations, Abenakis, and Mohicans each had with the British and American sides, and we’ll explore the Revolutionary …
Free
–
Clean Water Act Tour
Clean Water Act Tour
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, …
Free
7 events,
Summer Clearance Sale
Don’t miss out on our biggest summer sale of the season! The Museum Store is hosting a clearance sale this week only, beginning on Friday, August 4. Items are marked 25-50% off, including selected Museum tees and apparel, greeting cards, gifts, books and more.
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Boat Building
Boat Building
Watch boats being built! Boat builder Charlie Beyer will be in the boat shop from 10 am through 3 pm 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 questions, and learn …
Free
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Indigenous Experiences in the Revolutionary War
Indigenous Experiences in the Revolutionary War
Indigenous people have lived in the Champlain Valley since time immemorial, and the American Revolutionary War brought many changes to their homelands and lifestyles. In this free, hour-long program, we’ll …
Free
–
Environmental Justice on Lake Champlain
Environmental Justice on Lake Champlain
While climate change impacts nature and ecosystems, it also impacts people and their communities. To address these impacts, a movement called environmental justice aims for solutions that benefit all communities …
Free
4 events,
–
Lois McClure Open Hours
Lois McClure Open Hours
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 …
Free
–
Collections Corner: Shipwreck Simulator
Collections Corner: Shipwreck Simulator
Try your hand at being an archaeologist! Visitors will experience an archaeological excavation firsthand in our shipwreck simulator. Staff will teach the basics of archaeological documentation and demonstrate how artifacts …
Free
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Canoeing for Conservation: The Nature of Invasive Species
Canoeing for Conservation: The Nature of Invasive Species
What are invasive species? How did they find their way into our waters and onto our shores? What can we do about them? And why does this conversation matter? In …
Canoeing for Conservation: The Nature of Invasive Species Read More »
$25 – $40
1 event,