ADDISON — On Sunday, July 31, at 1 p.m., explore the history and views from the Lake Champlain Bridge on the first of two “Points of Interest” guided bridge walks offered in 2016 by the Chimney Point State Historic Site in Addison, Vt., and Crown Point State Historic Site in Crown Point, N.Y. Site administrator Elsa Gilbertson (Vt.) and site manager Michael Roets (N.Y.) lead the tours.
Meet at the Crown Point State Historic Site museum on the New York end of the bridge to start. Allow two hours for this walk back and forth across the bridge. Learn about the historic and archaeological importance of this crossing and beautiful location on Lake Champlain.
The fee is $6 for adults, free for children under 15 and includes admission to the Crown Point and Chimney Point museums. Wear a hat and bring water.
The second bridge tour is Sept. 25, at 1 p.m., starting at the Chimney Point State Historic Site museum in Addison.
The Chimney Point State Historic Site is located at 8149 Route 17, at the Vermont foot of the Lake Champlain Bridge. Call 802-759-2412 for information. The site is regularly open Wednesdays through Sundays and Monday holidays through Columbus Day, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. The Crown Point State Historic Site is located at the New York foot of the bridge. Call 518-597-3666 for the Crown Point Museum.