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.
Episodes
7 episodes
Episode 7 - The French in the Champlain Valley - pt. 2
In this episode we will explore the years of French control in the Champlain Valley, including the Treaty of Utrecht which established Split Rock Point on Lake Champlain as the boundary of New France and New England. We will also explore ...
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24:19
Episode 6 - The French in the Champlain Valley, pt. 1
This episode explores the years of French control in the Champlain Valley, including Fort St. Anne on Isle la Motte, and the "forgotten wars" of the Beaver Wars, King Williams War, and Queen Anne's War.
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Episode 6
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28:06
Episode 5 - The War of 1812 in the Champlain Valley, pt. 2
This is episode one of a two part episode exploring the War of 1812 in the Champlain Valley. These episodes explore the social tensions created by the trade embargo with Canada, the embarrassing American false starts attempting to capture...
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28:44
Episode 4 - The War of 1812 in the Champlain Valley, pt. 1
This is episode one of a two part episode exploring the War of 1812 in the Champlain Valley. These episodes explore the social tensions created by the trade embargo with Canada, the embarrassing American false starts attempting to capture...
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21:08
Episode 3 - The Father of New France in the Valley, Pt. 2
This is part two of a two part episode focusing on Samuel de Champlain, the Father of New France, and his venture across the Atlantic to the Champlain Valley.
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22:30