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Chimney Point State Historic Site
FOR SAFETY REASONS THE CHIMNEY POINT STATE HISTORIC SITE IS CLOSED DURING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE.
The legacy of Vermont's Native American French colonial and early American settlement is presented at Chimney Point—one of the most historic spots on Lake Champlain. Site of a 1690 English & Dutch military outpost‚ a French fort in 1731‚ French houses from the 1740s to 1759 Revolutionary war activities a tavern built c.1785 now housing the museum old ferry landings and the 1929 Lake Champlain Bridge.
Across from Crown Point NY Historic Site, half hour drive from Mt. Independence, and near other museums. Open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day, Wed.-Sun. & Mon. holidays, 9:30-5:00. Modest admission fee, special programs, school groups, picnic tables, specialty gift shop. Annual Northeast Open Atlatl Competition in September.
www.HistoricVermont.org/chimneypoint
