4472 Basin Harbor Road, Vergennes, VT 05491

www.lcmm.org
For Immediate Release: July 11, 2014
Contact: Eloise Beil (802) 475-2022 ext 107 or eloiseb@lcmm.org

Exclusive Original Oil Paintings On Display as Part of an 1812 Exhibition Through

Sept. 29

The rich history behind the War of 1812 is reflected in the Lake Champlain
Maritime Museums juried art show, 1812 Star Spangled Nation. This travelling exhibit
features nationally recognized artists and will only be shown at one other location after
stopping at the Maritime Museum.

The public is invited to welcome this exclusive exhibit at a reception on Saturday,
July 19 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibit will be on view daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
through Sept. 29, and is included with museum admission.

The 1812 Star Spangled Nation exhibition will feature forty pieces of
professionally framed artwork that pictures War of 1812 naval conflict through the eyes
of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA).

Participating ASMA artists include Richard Allison, Robert Avenill, Richard
Boyer, Peter Egeli, James Iams, Michael Killelea, Steven W. Lush, Victor Mays, Tom
Nielsen, Linda Norton, Patrick OBrien, Peter J. Rindlisbacher, Charles R. Robinson,
Robert C. Sticker, John Stobart, and Len Tantillo.

A seven-part documentary commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812
has been released by ASMA. The documentary, Naval War of 1812 Illustrated shows
artwork from over 60 museums and organizations will be offered for free to the public.
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Lake History Adventures!
LCMM is open Monday - Sunday 10AM-5PM, through October 12, 20014.
Discover stories of Lake Champlains citizens, soldiers, merchants, mariners, and boat builders. Explore 4
acres of exhibits: shipwrecks, antique boats, working blacksmith shop and hands-on history. Special this
season: ongoing demonstrations of eighteenth century shipwright techniques aboard our 1776 gunboat
replica. Watch archaeologists in the Conservation Lab. Browse for maritime gifts, toys, books and apparel
in the Museum Store. Register for Summer Courses and Workshops or On-Water Adventures. Bring a
picnic or dine at the Red Mill Restaurant at historic Basin Harbor Club.

For more information:

Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
4472 Basin Harbor Rd., Vergennes, VT 05491
802-475-2022 (phone)
802-475-2953 (fax)
info@lcmm.org (email) www.lcmm.org (web)