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In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I have created several “Revolutionary Road Trips” in the Champlain Valley and the surrounding areas. These road trips are designed to be done in one day, and to give you time to explore and enjoy the sites. This road trip focuses on Central and Southeast Vermont. You may think you need to go to Boston, New York City, New Jersey or Philadelphia to experience the important sites of the Revolutionary War.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I have created several “Revolutionary Road Trips” in the Champlain Valley and the surrounding areas. These road trips are designed to be done in one day, and to give you time to explore and enjoy the sites. This road trip focuses on the Northern Hudson Valley. You may think you need to go to Boston, New York City, New Jersey or Philadelphia to experience the important sites of the Revolutionary War. Wi

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I have created several “Revolutionary Road Trips” in the Champlain Valley and the surrounding areas. These road trips are designed to be done in one day, and to give you time to explore and enjoy the sites. This road trip focuses on the Southern Champlain Valley. You may think you need to go to Boston, New York City, New Jersey or Philadelphia to experience the important sites of the Revolutionary War.

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I have created several “Revolutionary Road Trips” in the Champlain Valley and the surrounding areas. These road trips are designed to be done in one day, and to give you time to explore and enjoy the sites. This road trip focuses in and around Ticonderoga, NY. You may think you need to go to Boston, New York City, New Jersey or Philadelphia to experience the important sites of the Revolutionary War. Wi

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I have created several “Revolutionary Road Trips” in the Champlain Valley and the surrounding areas. These road trips are designed to be done in one day, and to give you time to explore and enjoy the sites. This road trip focuses on northern Addison County in Vermont. You may think you need to go to Boston, New York City, New Jersey or Philadelphia to experience the important sites of the Revolutionary

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I have created several “Revolutionary Road Trips” in the Champlain Valley and the surrounding areas. These road trips are designed to be done in one day, and to give you time to explore and enjoy the sites. This road trip focuses on Northern Vermont. You may think you need to go to Boston, New York City, New Jersey or Philadelphia to experience the important sites of the Revolutionary War. With all due

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I have created several “Revolutionary Road Trips” in the Champlain Valley and the surrounding areas. These road trips are designed to be done in one day, and to give you time to explore and enjoy the sites. This road trip focuses on Northern New York and Canada. Don't forget your passport! You may think you need to go to Boston, New York City, New Jersey or Philadelphia to experience the important site

An artistic rendering of Arnold's column being repulsed at the Battle of Quebec on New Year's Eve 1775. Public Domain The Continentals in Canada In November of 1775, Montreal was an American city. General Richard Montgomery and his force moved northwest from St. Jean to Montreal, capturing the famed Canadian stronghold. Montgomery secured badly needed supplies, and waited on news of a second prong of the invasion of Canada to the east, where they would converge on Quebec i

"General Montgomery" oversees the "Continental Forces" as they set off to invade Canada during a reenactment marking the 250th anniversary of the Invasion of Canada at Fort Ticonderoga. Photo from Tim Dusablon Too Often Overlooked: The American Invasion of Canada in 1775 The 1775 invasion of Quebec is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood chapters of the Revolutionary War. In part, this is because the events that unfolded don’t fit neatly into either the United Stat

The famed entrance to Fort Ticonderoga, the site of so many pivotal moments in the history of North America, including America's First Victory - the capture of Ticonderoga in 1775. Photo from Tim Dusablon Lake Champlain: April 1775 In April 1775 two forts from the previous war loomed over Lake Champlain. Dilapidated and in desperate need of repair, Fort Ticonderoga and His Majesty’s Fort at Crown Point were manned by skeleton crews. The nights were long and cold. But at l

The fireworks from the Fourth of July from Milton, Vermont. Photo from Tim Dusablon. Celebrating 250 Years of America In the year 2026, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most important documents ever created in modern history. Our founders saw something greater on the horizon, and put to paper the historic words “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by th

Ile aux Noix as viewed from the west shore of the Richelieu River. Photo from Tim Dusablon. The Endgame: 1760 As the calendar turned to...

A view of His Majesty's Fort at Crown Point looking at the Soldier's Barracks (near) and Officer's Barracks (far). Photo from Tim...

"The Victory of Montcalm's Troops at Carillon" by Henry Alexander Ogden. Fort Ticonderoga Museum. Public Domain. Montcalm's Miracle In...

A view from the parade ground at Fort William Henry looking towards the Northern Barracks. Photo from Tim Dusablon. A Turning Point in...

A view of Lake George, looking south from Black Point in Ticonderoga. Rogers' Rock is to the right. Photo from Tim Dusablon. As the...

A statue of William Johnson and Theyanoguin (King Hendrick) at the Battle of Lake George Historical Site. Photo from Tim Dusablon The...

The ruins of Fort St. Frederic at the Crown Point State Historical Site. Photo from Tim Dusablon. This is part two of the French in the...

An interpretive sign that no longer exists at St. Anne's Shrine, the former site of Fort St. Anne on Isle la Motte. Photo from Tim...

This is part 2 of the article. For part 1, click here. Just about every Canadian history book has a mention of an event that, directly...