Each year, archaeologists come together with the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum to share new research, developments, and discoveries from their work in Lake Champlain in a special online summit that is free for all to attend. The Museum will host their 5th Annual Virtual Archaeology Conference on February 12, 2026 from 1 to 4 pm.
The 2026 conference is a deep dive into the archaeology of the American Revolution on Lake Champlain, including the Battle of Valcour Bay. Archaeologists and historians will describe key moments through the shipwrecks and artifacts left behind.
From the Gunboats Spitfire and Philadelphia to new exhibits and stories, the event will connect past events from 250 years ago to current research and explore how this ongoing work is used today in museums.
The conference features several brief and informative presentations by experts. After each presentation, there will be a brief Q&A with the speaker before the next one starts. The conference ends with a longer Q&A with the whole archaeology team. A full schedule and list of presenters can be found here.
This virtual conference is held on Zoom and is free to attend. Register in advance to receive the direct conference link here. For accessibility requests please contact us by email at info@lcmm.org or by phone at (802) 475-2022 by February 9, 2026.
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