Indepedence Day @ Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

When

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Where

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT 05491 Visit Website | 802-475-2022 | info@lcmm.org

Who

All Ages

Details

Parking: Yes

Commemorate the 250^th anniversary of our nation’s Independence Day on July 4 with Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Throughout the day we’ll have hands-on activities, kids’ games, documentary screening, tours of our new exhibit, Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain, and more!

Schedule Highlights:

10:30 AM: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
11:00 AM: Tour of the exhibit Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain
11:00 AM–3:00 PM: Hands-on educational activities for all ages
1:00 PM: Tour of the exhibit Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain
2:00 PM: Screening of segments from Ken Burns’ The American Revolution documentary (details below)
3:00 PM: Tour of the exhibit Fragments: Voices of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain

Independence Day programs and activities are free to attend for all ages, no registration required. Food will be available for purchase in collaboration with Viva El Sabor.

Screening Description

Total run time: 42m, 13s
Clip description: This screening reel brings to life the stories of the American Revolution, exploring the ideas and conflicts that ignited independence and the struggles and sacrifices of soldiers, women, and Native and African American allies. It reveals how this pivotal period shaped not just the original Thirteen Colonies, but the future of the entire continent.

Reviews

6 reviews

August 19, 2013
"To be fair, I think my kids haven't been old enough for this museum (my eldest is currently 8). We live very near to it so we've been numerous times, including through school and the Basin Harbor Club but it never connects for the kids. Most of the content goes right over their heads and isn't engaging. But, we keep trying it! I do think as an adult, it is an interesting and nice museum - this is merely from a kid-spot perspective. The one thing my kids did find interesting is being able to get on the boats. With kids, aim for the event-type days or see if your school can do a focused visit. Also, check because you can usually check out a free pass to the museum from your local library."
- Mischka1628
September 27, 2011
"We really enjoyed this museum!! Our children are 5 and 3 and were never bored!! The museum has a compound-type feel to it; you walk from building to building to see the exhibits. We learned a lot about the history of our great lake, boating, and ice sports. I think at each age children will take something different away from the museum and I look forward to taking my children back when they are a little older to see how their perspective changes. A must-see Vermont attraction!!"
- mommasboys
August 18, 2011
"My 9 year old son loved the Maritime Museum. He stopped at every exhibit and asked so many questions. The staff were friendly and knew their history. We found out during our visit that the museum offers a summer camp and my son stated that he definitely wants to attend next year."
- TricksMom
August 4, 2011
"My kids attended two of their summer camps this year and I cannot say enough about these sessions. The instructors were not only incredibly knowledgeable but their interaction with the kids was amazing. I was disappointed for them that this first year had low attendance but I will do my best to promote them because my kids will never forget their time at LCMM and what they took away is so important. We are so lucky to have a resource like the museum for so many reasons."
- blkdogs
June 7, 2009
"We were amazed with the amount of maritime history for our great lake. LCMM does a great job showing how life was in the past with walk-thru exhibits, using current technology and professional exhibits to illustrate the history, and have it all laid-out for an inside/outside adventure into the past. Both adults and kids were entertained and enriched (in my opinion, children above the age of 8 will get the most out of this museum). Not sure how soon I will be back, though, a family of five cost us $41. Maybe this is a once every other year treat."
- ceb
October 13, 2008
"The folks at LCMM are amazing: super pleasant to be around, fully committed to Lake Champlain, experts in experiential education, devoid of gimmicks, and rooted in reality."
- vermompreneur