From: "Gilbertson, Elsa" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Summer Cruises on South Lake Champlain
Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 12:26:39 -0400

> HISTORY CRUISES 
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> Orwell, Vt.-If you've always wanted to explore the historic southern end
> of Lake Champlain by water, hop aboard the M/V Carillon this summer.
> Every Wednesday through Saturday in July and August the M/V Carillon, an
> attractive wooden cruise vessel, offers a narrated tour of the southern
> lake. Trips depart at 1:00 p.m. from Teachout's Lakehouse Wharf at
> Larrabee's Point at the western end of VT Route 74 in Shoreham.  Visitors
> to the Mount Independence State Historic Site in Orwell may pick up the
> boat at 12:30 at the Mount, by calling 802-897-5331 in advance.
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> Captain Mahlon Teachout provides a fascinating account of the history of
> the region, as the boat travels past Hands Cove, Thunder Meadow, Mount
> Independence, Mount Defiance, and Fort Ticonderoga.  Those who take the
> cruise and visit Mount Independence the same day will receive a 20%
> discount on admission to Mount Independence. 
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> Mount Independence, is located in Orwell on Mount Independence Road, six
> miles west of the  intersections of VT Routes 22A and 73.  Regular
> admission is $5.00 for adults and free for children under 15.  Carillon
> cruises are $9.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 3 to 12 years old.
> Call (802) 948-2000 for information on Mount Independence or (802)
> 897-5331 for information on the Carillon cruises.  The cruise schedule may
> change subject to weather, passenger load, and charter or group sailing. 
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> Elsa Gilbertson, Regional Historic Site Administrator
> Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
> (Chimney Point, Hubbardton Battlefield, Mount Independence)
> Chimney Point State Historic Site
> 7305 VT Route 125   Addison, VT 05491
> (802) 759-2412       fax:  (802) 759-2547
> Visit:  www.HistoricVermont.org
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