Episode 22 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Southern Champlain Valley Artwork

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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.

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Episode 22 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Southern Champlain Valley

June 24, 2026 • Crossroads of a Contenent • Season 1 • Episode 22

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This Revolutionary Road Trip starts at Mount Independence in Orwell, Vermont. The site of the least disturbed Revolutionary War site in existence. Following the retreating American forces, the road trip then stops at the Hubbardton Battlefield, site of the "rear guard action that saved America". We also visit Whitehall, New York, the self-proclaimed "Birthplace of the U.S. Navy" owing to Benedict Arnold's construction of the Battle of Valcour Island fleet that was built here (despite being an Army action). From there, we go to the little known Battle of Fort Anne before going to Jane McCrea's gravesite. The roadtrip finishes up at the head of Lake George.

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