Chimney Point

1PM-2:30PM

Some Strong Women of Vermont’s Southern Lake Champlain during the American Revolution

To close out the special traveling exhibit, “American Revolution Experience,” the site is offering this illustrated talk about some of the strong and resilient women (and girls) from Vermont’s southern Lake Champlain area during the Revolutionary War. How did the war interrupt their lives? What were their contributions leading to settlement and as founders of their new towns and the new nation? Site administrator Elsa Gilbertson is the speaker. 
 

Event included with museum admission: $6 for adults, children under 15 free

12PM-4PM

Green Mountain Timekeepers Society members are in residence on the Chimney Point porch to keep time and talk with you about the history of your clocks and watches and how they can be repaired. Bring your old clocks and watches or photographs and learn more about your timepieces. Clock repair demonstrations throughout the afternoon.

Competitors $12, pre-registration required. $14 day of competition 

Visitors:  $6.00 adults, free for children under 15

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Participate in or watch this annual atlatl championship testing skills in accuracy and distance. The sport of using the atlatl to throw darts is based on the ancient hunting technique. Newcomers to experts welcome. Flint-knapping and other demonstrations and lessons throughout the day. Pre-registration for competitors required. Call (802) 759-2412 to register. Vermont Archaeology Month event. 

Food and snacks available for purchase, while they last. 

$70 includes workshop and materials fee

12PM-5PM

Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl teach traditional and modern techniques of atlatl and dart construction, flint knapping, hafting stone points, and cordage making. Enjoy atlatl lore and coaching on the use of your new atlatl. Pre-registration required--call 802-759-2412. Fee includes instruction and materials. Vermont Archaeology Month event.

$9- Includes museum admission at Chimney Point and Crown Point State Historic Sites

1PM-3PM

Learn the history of what surrounds you as you walk across the Lake Champlain Bridge. Chimney Point State Historic Site administrator Elsa Gilbertson and Crown Point, NY, State Historic Site manager Sam Huntington lead this guided round trip walk. Meet at Chimney Point. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. Bring a picnic to enjoy before, if you like. Fee includes admission to both museums to visit before or after the walk. Light refreshments afterwards. Vermont Archaeology Month event.

1:00 to 4:00 PM, Chimney Point

The site offers a small demonstration on making apple cider, using the heritage apples from the Chimney Point apple trees.

10:30 AM – 4 PM

Participate in or watch this annual atlatl championship testing skills in accuracy and distance. The sport of using the atlatl to throw darts is based on the ancient hunting technique. Newcomers to experts welcome. Flint-knapping demonstrations and lessons throughout the day. Depending on the pandemic situation, be prepared to practice social distancing and wearing facial masks if needed. Pre-registration mandatory. *COMPETITORS: $10 * VISITORS: $5 ADULT, FREE UNDER 15.

Call (802) 759-2412 to register. Vermont Archaeology Month event. 

12 PM – 5 PM

Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl teach traditional and modern techniques of atlatl and dart construction, flint knapping, hafting stone points, and cordage making. Enjoy atlatl lore and coaching on the use of your new atlatl. Pre-registration required. Call 802-759-2412. $70 fee includes instruction and materials. Vermont Archaeology Month event.

1 PM – 3 PM

Learn the history of what surrounds you as you walk across the Lake Champlain Bridge. Chimney Point site administrator Elsa Gilbertson and Crown Point, NY, site manager Sam Huntington lead this guided round trip walk. Meet at Chimney Point. Rain or shine, dress for the weather. Bring a picnic to enjoy before. Fee includes admission to both museums to visit before or after the walk. Light refreshments afterwards. Vermont Archaeology Month event. 

Members of the Twist o’Wool Guild and Strands will be in residence on the Chimney Point porch from 1:00 – 4:00 pm to demonstrate a variety of fiber skills, including spinning and many weaving techniques, and other crafts and arts important historically and relevant today. Bring your project or ask questions.