What to do and see in Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain: The Best History Museums

November 11, 2021 Roger Rusk

Discover the best top things to do in Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain including Saint Albans Museum, Alice T. Miner Museum, The War of 1812 Museum, Vermont National Guard Library & Museum, Inc., Ethan Allen Homestead, Isle La Motte Historical Society, Heritage Winooski Mill Museum, Heart's Delight Farm Heritage Exhibit, Samuel de Champlain History Center, Rockwell Kent Gallery.
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1. Saint Albans Museum

9 Church St, Saint Albans, VT 05478-1675 +1 802-527-7933 [email protected] http://stamuseum.org
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Saint Albans Museum

SAM is open seasonally, from June - early October. Discover 200+ years of community history in the Saint Albans Museum, and explore the heritage of St. Albans, Franklin County, and northwestern Vermont. Current exhibits include: the Central Vermont Railway room; "Farming Franklin County;" a military room featuring the story of the St. Albans Raid, the northernmost land action of the Civil War; a historic classroom; an award-winning women's history display; a room dedicated to the Smith family of entrepreneurs, politicians, and philanthropists; local medical history; Abenaki archaeology; and more. We also host special and loaned exhibitions, arts performances, educational programs, and family-friendly activities. The Bliss Room, our historic and charming event space, is available to rent for weddings and special events. SAM is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Guided and self-paced tours are available.

2. Alice T. Miner Museum

Chazy, NY 12921 +1 518-846-7336 [email protected] http://www.minermuseum.org/
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Alice T. Miner Museum

Colonial Revival House Museum

3. The War of 1812 Museum

31 Washington Rd, Plattsburgh, NY 12903-4420 +1 518-566-1814 http://www.battleofplattsburgh.org/museum.html
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4.5 based on 22 reviews

The War of 1812 Museum

4. Vermont National Guard Library & Museum, Inc.

789 Vermont National Guard Rd Camp Johnson, Route 15, Colchester, VT 05446-6358 +1 802-338-3360 http://vtguard.com
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Vermont National Guard Library & Museum, Inc.

5. Ethan Allen Homestead

1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, VT 05408-1141 +1 802-865-4556 [email protected] http://www.ethanallenhomestead.org/
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4.0 based on 137 reviews

Ethan Allen Homestead

Learn about life in the 1780s and the interesting career of famous statesman Ethan Allen on a guided tour of his homestead at this historic site that overlooks the Winooski River and offers stunning views and walking trails.

6. Isle La Motte Historical Society

corner of Quarry and Main Street, Isle La Motte, VT 05463 http://islelamotte.us/
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Isle La Motte Historical Society

7. Heritage Winooski Mill Museum

20 Winooski Falls Way The Champlain Mill, Winooski, VT 05404-2228 +1 802-355-9937 http://www.themillmuseum.org/
Heritage Winooski Mill Museum

8. Heart's Delight Farm Heritage Exhibit

1034 Miner Farm Rd, Chazy, NY 12921-2402 +1 518-846-7121 http://www.whminer.com/heritageexhibit.html
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

9. Samuel de Champlain History Center

202 Elm Street, Champlain, NY 12919 +1 518-298-1609 http://moorsfieldpress.com
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

101 Broad St, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2637 +1 518-564-2474 http://organizations.plattsburgh.edu/museum/rkent1.htm
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

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