Benedict Arnold: Patriot and Traitor

Benedict Arnold: Patriot and Traitor Willard Sterne Randall (Author) There are some names that stand out in the history of Lake Champlain and the Champlain Valley: Samuel de Champlain, Robert Rogers, Ira and Ethan Allen, Thomas Macdonough and Benedict Arnold. All are thought of as heroes to … Continue reading →

The Naval War of Benedict Arnold

The Naval War of Benedict Arnold By Mike Burleson The later treason of Benedict Arnold cannot disguise the fact that early in the Revolutionary War he was one of Washington's most effective generals. At the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, considered by historians as the turning point in the war … Continue reading →

Ferrisburgh, Vermont Plans Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Ferrisburgh Ferrisburgh in Vermont's Addison County is gearing up for a big birthday party and a birthday of note. On June 24th, 1762 Ferrisburgh was incorporated, and on this June 24 the town will celebrate its 250th birthday. The town is spreading the word and preparing to share … Continue reading →

Conquered Into Liberty – Book Review

Following is a review of the book 'Conquered into Liberty: Two Centuries of Battles Along the Great Warpath That Made the American Way of War' by Dr. Eliot Cohen. This book provides insights into the military and political history of the Lake Champlain region through the French & Indian Wars, … Continue reading →

Whales in Lake Champlain?

The Charlotte Whale In August 1849, a work-crew digging a railroad bed in Charlotte, Vermont unearthed a skull and a batch of bones that were first thought to be the remains of an ox or horse, or some other large familiar creature. Indeed it was a large creature... a whale - discovered in 8 feet … Continue reading →