The Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, CVTM, was founded in 2000 by a group of Plattsburgh area car and history enthusiasts. Originally designed to be a car museum, featuring the Lozier Automobile Company's history, CVTM has grown to cover all forms of transportation in the area. CVTM explores and interprets the rich history of transportation in the Champlain Valley. From the earliest native American handmade canoes through the manufacturing of modern rail cars, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley have seen every major form of transportation. Whether it is the history of barges and steam ferries on Lake Champlain, the D & H rail lines, or military transportation, CVTM will examine and celebrate all things that transport. 

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President: Anthony Vaccaro 
Vice President: Bruce Carlin  
Treasurer: Gerry Sherwin 
Secretary: Joanne Vaccaro  
Legal Council: Susanna Piller

Board of Directors:
C. Randy Beach
George Bissell   
Gene Chauvin
Chris Jackson
John L. Ianelli
Stan Ransom

Executive Director:  
Brian Hammond 

Collections Manager & Curator:
Ralph S. Russano

Champlain Valley Transportation Museum
12 Museum Way • Plattsburgh, NY 12903 • Tel: (518) 566-7575

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Step back in time aboard the replica 1820 sail ferry "Weatherwax". Hear the legacy of these historic waters as you voyage to Crab Island. Once there, you can explore until the last boat leaves. Feel free to bring refreshments.

On Sundays the Weatherwax sails from Peru for service to Valcour Island. Enjoy the view and the display in the historic lighthouse that guided marine trade on Lake Champlain for many years.

The Weatherwax is the perfect vessel for making memorable company parties, family get-togethers, fishing trips, class field trips and is available for charter! Call (518) 566-7575 for more information.