Champlain Valley

Everything happened back in 1609, when Samuel de Champlain discovered the tremendous expanse of the Champlain Lake, which is in the Green Mountains to the east, and the Adirondacks on the west. This year the province of Quebec, Vermont and New York State are remembering the Champlain’s first exploration – there will be several special events and variety of programs held.
Illustrated overview of the 4 centuries of Champlain region’s history will be provided by Strum. The issues to be discussed by him are: military struggles for the control of the important Champlain corridor, the impact of French dominance in the region (which lasted for about 150 years in 17th-18th centuries), and the role the lake has played in expansion and economic growth.
The presentation is scheduled to start at 2PM and is free of charge for the members of the Adirondack Museum and children up to the elementary school students. All residents of Saranac Village at Will Rogers are subjects to free admission. All non-members may enter for a small fee of $5.00. If you need an additional information please contact the Education Department at (518) 352-7311 , ext. 128 or visit the web site of this museum at www.adirondackmuseum.org.
Rich Strum has been occupying the position of Director of Interpretation and Education at Fort Ticonderoga for more than 10 years - since 1999. Other achievement is that he serves as North Country Regional Coordinator in the New York State History Day. Strum is the author of famous book Ticonderoga: Lake Champlain Steamboat; and 2 books for younger readers: Henry Know: Washington's Artilleryman and Causes of the American Revolution. Now he lives in Ticonderoga, New York with his wife and daughters.