The SS Ticonderoga was an old steamship that used to ply the waters of nearby Lake Champlain. When it retired it was moved to the Shelburne Museum's grounds, where it is stranded incongruously on the lawn. It also serves as an events venue, including the very important Brian and Somchai Rehearsal Dinner.

We then drove up an hour to the Shelburne Museum, where we were having our rehearsal dinner in just a few hours. Again, not much to see in terms of party preparation, but we explored the museum for a while. The Shelburne probably has the best collection of Americana in the country, housed in a sprawling outdoor museum. About sixty historical buildings from around New England were moved to the museum, and then many of the buildings were used to house the collection.