Whitehall: Museums, Exhibitions & Discounts

Whitehall is a village located in Washington County, New York State, at the southern end of Lake Champlain. The community has a rich historical significance, particularly in American maritime history, as it is often referred to as the "Birthplace of the U.S. Navy." This claim stems from the construction of the first American naval fleet on Lake Champlain during the Revolutionary War.

The village maintains strong connections to its maritime heritage through the Skenesborough Museum, which documents the area's role in American history and the development of Lake Champlain. The community, originally named Skenesborough, was founded in 1759 by British Army Captain Philip Skene. Today, Whitehall combines its historical significance with small-town charm, featuring 19th-century architecture and cultural sites that reflect its evolution from a military shipbuilding center to a canal town along the Champlain Canal.