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 19 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Northern New York and Canada
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This is the second installment of the Revolutionary Road Trip series. This road trip begins in Willsboro, New York and ends in Ile aux Noix in Quebec, Canada. Don't forget your passport! Sites include the Battle of Valcour Island, a refugee tract for French Canadians who fought with the American forces throughout the conflict, and the resting place of hundreds of American Patriots who never returned home.