The Battle of Carillon, or the 1758 Battle of Ticonderoga

The Battle of Carillon, or the 1758 Battle of Ticonderoga July 8, 1758 The Battle of Carillon, also known as the 1758 Battle of Ticonderoga, was fought July 8, 1758, during the French and Indian War (which was part of the global Seven Years' War). It was fought near Fort Carillon … Continue reading →

Lake Champlain Archaeological Site Boat Tour

Lake Champlain Archaeological Site Boat Tour Fort Ticonderoga’s 60-foot Carillon is offering boat tours with views of the lake, surrounding mountains and the Fort Ti itself, while crossing some of the most archaeologically rich waters in North America. The 90-minute … Continue reading →

Vermont’s Champlain Region State Historic Sites Open May 27th

Vermont’s Champlain Region State Historic Sites Open May 27th The State Historic Sites in Vermont’s Champlain Region open to the public on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 9:30 am. The Champlain Region State Historic Sites are Chimney Point, Mount Independence, and the Hubbardton … Continue reading →

Five Museums Tour

Five Museums Tour This special tour reveals the long history of the area around the Lake Champlain Bridge on Saturday, September 17, 2016. You’ll visit Chimney Point State Historic Site, John Strong DAR Museum, Crown Point State Historic Site, Penfield Museum, and Port Henry … Continue reading →

Crown Point / Chimney Point Historic Region

Crown Point / Chimney Point Historic Region by James P. Millard Information about the historic Crown Point/Chimney Point region of Vermont and New York State on Lake Champlain Sourced through Scoop.it from: www.historiclakes.org The Crown Point/Chimney Point peninsulas on Lake Champlain … Continue reading →