Independence Day

, Commemorate the 250th 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.  Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.  Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live