Crossroads of a Continent Podcast
This podcast explores the amazing history of Lake Champlain and the surrounding valley. The lake is the most historic body of fresh water in America, and is situated along the natural water highway consisting of the Richelieu River, Lake Champlain, Lake George, and the Hudson River. This water highway was known as "The Great Warpath," as many tribes and nations used this water route for trade and battle. The episodes will explore the names and places involved in the struggle for the continent on the front lines of Lake Champlain.
Crossroads of a Continent Podcast
Episode 7 - The French in the Champlain Valley - pt. 2
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Tim Dusablon
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In this episode we will explore the years of French control in the Champlain Valley, including the Treaty of Utrecht which established Split Rock Point on Lake Champlain as the boundary of New France and New England. We will also explore Fort St. Frederic, a medieval-looking French fort at Crown Point, as well as the French "habitants" of the Champlain Valley.