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 18 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Northern Vermont
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Crossroads of a Continent
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Episode 18
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The first in a series of Revolutionary Road Trips, designed to be day trips with plenty of time to explore and enjoy the sites. This road trip covers northern Vermont, starting in Burlington, going through the Champlain Islands to Isle la Motte, and eventually to St. Albans and Georgia. Sites include Ethan Allen's gravesite and home, a rock made famous for mistaken identity, the grave of a participant in the Boston Tea Party, and a former slave who was given his freedom after serving on the side of the American cause.