Cruising Through Time -- A Benefit for the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum

Schedule

Wed Aug 19 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, VT, United States, Vermont 05408 | Burlington, VT

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You are invited to join us for Cruising Through Time: An Exclusive Evening for America’s 250th to Benefit the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, a 501c3 nonprofit. Ticket sales go directly to support the educational programs of the museum, including school field trips, reenactment events, historical research, and preservation work for the historic Allen House.
Buy tickets here: https://ethanallenhomestead.org/events/cruising-through-time-2026/
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Strictly Limited to 42 Guests.
With only 42 seats, this isn’t just a fundraiser; it’s an intimate gathering.
Step aboard for an unforgettable, private cruise on Lake Champlain to honor America’s 250th anniversary and support the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, a 501c3 nonprofit. This intimate evening is designed exclusively for dedicated supporters of the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, offering a rare blend of breathtaking views, fine company, and history right where it happened.
Buy tickets here: https://ethanallenhomestead.org/events/cruising-through-time-2026/
Your Exclusive Experience Includes:
A Private Voyage: Enjoy the beauty of the lake on a vessel chartered entirely for our small group of 42 guests.
Expert Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of our region’s past with special remarks by Dr. Alexandra Garrett, Vermont’s Revolutionary War Historian for the state’s 250th Anniversary Commission.
History Beneath the Waves: Sail directly to the site of an underwater Revolutionary War shipwreck and uncover the dramatic naval battles fought on Lake Champlain.
A Rare Hands-On Encounter: View—and safely handle—genuine Revolutionary War artifacts recovered from the lake floor, generously on loan from the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.
Exquisite Pairings: Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres alongside a premium cash bar as you cruise.
Curated Door Prizes: Take home a piece of history with exclusive, commemorative giveaways.
Your support of this event is as a direct investment in preserving Vermont’s history for the Semiquincentennial.
Buy tickets here: https://ethanallenhomestead.org/events/cruising-through-time-2026/
Secure Your Passage: Because seating is strictly limited to 42 passengers to maintain an intimate experience, tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your place on deck today and directly support the preservation of Vermont’s foundational history.
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