Description:
"The year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's arrival on Lake Champlain and his exploration of its surroundings." This site "tell[s] the story of what we celebrate and why." Features essays about Champlain, a 1492-1620 timeline "for considering Champlain's journey to Quebec relative to a selection of familiar New World or European milestones," an image gallery, and related material. From Champlain College, located near Lake Champlain in Burlington, Vermont. |