Key to Liberty, the Underwater Archaeology of the Revolutionary War on Lake Champlain Dr. Chris Sabick, Director of Archaeology & Research at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum February 3 | 5:30pm Youtube Live Stream link: https://youtu.be/dCi9nK1Ixl0 Lake Champlain played a key role in the early years of the Revolutionary War as both British and American forces fought […]

Boating Education Requirements – NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation When will I need a boating safety certificate in New York State? Under a law known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators: Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022. Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating […]

The World Comes to the Waterfront: Historic Architecture and Ideas on New York’s Northeastern Shores Professor Dennis Earle, Assistant Teaching Professor – Environmental and Interior Design & Shaffer Art History Professor at Syracuse University April 21 | 5:30pm Youtube Live Stream link: https://youtube.com/live/5sMrpLIMauA With each wave of settlement that populated northern New York and the eastern […]

Boating Education Requirements – NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation When will I need a boating safety certificate in New York State? Under a law known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators: Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022. Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating […]

Bring your edge tools or knives to this night class on sharpening. Students will be given the opportunity to learn how to sharpen planes, chisels, spokeshaves or their favorite knife. There will be enough grinders, stones and materials for all to use through out the night. This would also be a good opportunity to bring […]

The Antique Boat Museum (ABM) and Antique & Classic Boat Society (ACBS) are delighted to bring back their annual symposium after a three-year hiatus. Meant for people who love boating and building boats, boat owners, and everyone in between, Symposium features an array of classes, lectures, and workshops taught by professionals in their fields. Cost: $175 […]

Students will spend two evenings taking the lines off of the “Grant Skiff” from the collection. The 2023 method of lines taking will be different from last year to offer variety. The Grant Skiff is a 13’ smooth skin rowing craft with a wineglass transom. We will also discuss the various things to look for […]

Boating Education Requirements – NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation When will I need a boating safety certificate in New York State? Under a law known as Brianna’s Law, all motor boat operators: Born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2022. Born on or after Jan. 1, 1983 will need a boating […]

Students will spend two evenings learning how to draw out a boat full size. This is the first and most important step to building your own boat. June 20 & 22, 2023 | 4:30-7:00pm Class size: 8 students Cost: $50 Register today by clicking here!

Note: This class was previously known as Beginner Sailing The goal of this 3-day class is to introduce young children to exciting traditional activities on the water. Students will learn about different types of watercraft from St. Lawrence skiffs to our antique wooden sailboats. They will have multiple opportunities to get out on the river! […]

Note: This class was previously known as Junior Sailing. The overall intent of this week-long class is to have students be able to sail out and back in a wide-open space with a partner. Students will learn knots and the basics of sailing. Students will primarily utilize the sunfish and optimists in this class with […]

Students will learn to convert 2D drawings and lofting into molds ready to be set up on a building jig. Different methods of transfer will be discussed and tried. Setup on the building jig, in addition to what information needs to be on the mold for construction of the boat will be covered as well. […]