Crossroads of a Continent Podcast Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:30:42 -0400 http://www.crossroadsofacontinent.com en-us © 2026 Crossroads of a Continent Podcast yes Lake Champlain Support this Podcast 4829d230-40ec-53f0-afea-5f2185ea37d4 Tim Dusablon episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) history, revolutionary, war, 1812, America, Canada, Quebec, Vermont, Lake Champlain, Lake George, New York Tim Dusablon https://storage.buzzsprout.com/2r9slbwkdz4jrk4uwf6ff95tfbnn?.jpg Crossroads of a Continent Podcast http://www.crossroadsofacontinent.com Episode 25 - The Revolutionary War pt. 5: A Navy is Built on Lake Champlain, and the Emergence of Mount Independence Episode 25 - The Revolutionary War pt. 5: A Navy is Built on Lake Champlain, and the Emergence of Mount Independence On the heels of the disastrous retreat from Canada, the sick and demoralized army licked its wounds at Crown Point.  There, they decided to concentrate forces to Fort Ticonderoga and build a new work on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain called Mount Independence.  The mount received its name after a copy of the Declaration of Independence was read aloud.  Meanwhile at Skenesborough (know known as Whitehall, NY) Benedict Arnold oversaw the construction of a naval fleet that would counter the invading British forces from Canada. 

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]]> On the heels of the disastrous retreat from Canada, the sick and demoralized army licked its wounds at Crown Point.  There, they decided to concentrate forces to Fort Ticonderoga and build a new work on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain called Mount Independence.  The mount received its name after a copy of the Declaration of Independence was read aloud.  Meanwhile at Skenesborough (know known as Whitehall, NY) Benedict Arnold oversaw the construction of a naval fleet that would counter the invading British forces from Canada. 

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]]> Crossroads of a Continent Buzzsprout-19512470 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 19:00:00 -0400 1743 1 25 full false Episode 24 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Central and Southeast Vermont Episode 24 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Central and Southeast Vermont This is the last episode in the Revolutionary Road Trip series.  The road trip begins at the Bayley Hazen Military Road in Greensboro, Vermont.  Next up is the Vermont State Historical Society in Montpelier, followed by the site of the Royalton Raid.  On the I-91 corridor, the Old Constitution House in Windsor is an incredible site where Vermont's constitution was written, the first constitution in North America to ban slavery.  A quick trip over the state line to New Hampshire brings us to Fort at Number Four, a great example of the stockade forts common for the timeframe.  The last stop on the road trip is at Westminster, Vermont, the site of the famous "massacre" that some believe were the first shots of the Revolutionary War.

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]]> This is the last episode in the Revolutionary Road Trip series.  The road trip begins at the Bayley Hazen Military Road in Greensboro, Vermont.  Next up is the Vermont State Historical Society in Montpelier, followed by the site of the Royalton Raid.  On the I-91 corridor, the Old Constitution House in Windsor is an incredible site where Vermont's constitution was written, the first constitution in North America to ban slavery.  A quick trip over the state line to New Hampshire brings us to Fort at Number Four, a great example of the stockade forts common for the timeframe.  The last stop on the road trip is at Westminster, Vermont, the site of the famous "massacre" that some believe were the first shots of the Revolutionary War.

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]]> Crossroads of a Continent Buzzsprout-19404357 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 646 1 24 full false Episode 23 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Northern Hudson Valley Episode 23 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Northern Hudson Valley This Revolutionary Road Trip covers southern Vermont and the northern Hudson Valley.  The road trip begins at the Bennington Battle Monument in Bennington, Vermont, followed by a trip to the Bennington Battle site in Hoosick Falls, NY.  Traveling west, the next stop is the Saratoga National Historical Site, where the world changed forever.  The American victory at the Battles of Saratoga secured the alliance with France, which was critical to American victory.  After driving through the site, two victory monuments and the Schuyler house are nearby.  Finishing the trip is a site not actually related to the Revolutionary War, but is an incredible spot of American history.  The Grant Cottage in Wilton is an amazing location that is a must see during any trip to Saratoga. 

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]]> This Revolutionary Road Trip covers southern Vermont and the northern Hudson Valley.  The road trip begins at the Bennington Battle Monument in Bennington, Vermont, followed by a trip to the Bennington Battle site in Hoosick Falls, NY.  Traveling west, the next stop is the Saratoga National Historical Site, where the world changed forever.  The American victory at the Battles of Saratoga secured the alliance with France, which was critical to American victory.  After driving through the site, two victory monuments and the Schuyler house are nearby.  Finishing the trip is a site not actually related to the Revolutionary War, but is an incredible spot of American history.  The Grant Cottage in Wilton is an amazing location that is a must see during any trip to Saratoga. 

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]]> Crossroads of a Continent Buzzsprout-19402291 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 742 1 23 full false Episode 22 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Southern Champlain Valley Episode 22 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Southern Champlain Valley 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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]]> 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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]]> Crossroads of a Contenent Buzzsprout-19399414 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 1176 1 22 full false Episode 21 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Ticonderoga Episode 21 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Ticonderoga This episode is all about Ticonderoga, NY.  Starting at the "Crown Jewel" of historic sites in the Champlain Valley, Fort Ticonderoga.  Spend plenty of time here exploring the incredible history at the fort, including the "French Lines", where the Battle of Carillon took place in 1758.  This road trip also explores the La Chute River Falls, Mount Hope, and Mount Defiance.  We'll also explore the Mossy Point Boat Launch, where Henry Knox and his "Noble Train of Artillery" moved south, and the story of an African American Revolutionary veteran, who owned a farm on Black Point.  He was very successful, and even employed white sharecroppers to the astonishment of the southern slave owners Thomas Jefferson and James Madison when they visited the area after the war.

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]]> This episode is all about Ticonderoga, NY.  Starting at the "Crown Jewel" of historic sites in the Champlain Valley, Fort Ticonderoga.  Spend plenty of time here exploring the incredible history at the fort, including the "French Lines", where the Battle of Carillon took place in 1758.  This road trip also explores the La Chute River Falls, Mount Hope, and Mount Defiance.  We'll also explore the Mossy Point Boat Launch, where Henry Knox and his "Noble Train of Artillery" moved south, and the story of an African American Revolutionary veteran, who owned a farm on Black Point.  He was very successful, and even employed white sharecroppers to the astonishment of the southern slave owners Thomas Jefferson and James Madison when they visited the area after the war.

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]]> Crossroads of a Continent Buzzsprout-19375732 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 752 1 21 full false Episode 20 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Addison County Vermont Episode 20 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Addison County Vermont This is the third installment of the Revolutionary Road Trip series.  The road trip begins in Vergennes, Vermont and follows the historic shores of Lake Champlain, including the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Arnold's Bay, and Chimney Point, Vermont.  The trip concludes at the Crown Point Historical Site, where the remnants of two forts are in display, the French Fort St. Frederic and His Majesty's Fort at Crown Point.

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]]> This is the third installment of the Revolutionary Road Trip series.  The road trip begins in Vergennes, Vermont and follows the historic shores of Lake Champlain, including the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Arnold's Bay, and Chimney Point, Vermont.  The trip concludes at the Crown Point Historical Site, where the remnants of two forts are in display, the French Fort St. Frederic and His Majesty's Fort at Crown Point.

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]]> Crossroads of a Continent Buzzsprout-19375588 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400 575 1 20 full false Episode 19 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Northern New York and Canada Episode 19 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Northern New York and Canada This is the second installment of the Revolutionary Road Trip series.  This road trip begins in Willsboro, New York and ends in Ile aux Noix in Quebec, Canada.  Don't forget your passport!  Sites include the Battle of Valcour Island, a refugee tract for French Canadians who fought with the American forces throughout the conflict, and the resting place of hundreds of American Patriots who never returned home.

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]]> This is the second installment of the Revolutionary Road Trip series.  This road trip begins in Willsboro, New York and ends in Ile aux Noix in Quebec, Canada.  Don't forget your passport!  Sites include the Battle of Valcour Island, a refugee tract for French Canadians who fought with the American forces throughout the conflict, and the resting place of hundreds of American Patriots who never returned home.

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]]> Crossroads of a Continent Buzzsprout-19328855 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400 888 1 19 full false Episode 18 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Northern Vermont Episode 18 - Revolutionary Road Trip: Northern Vermont The first in a series of Revolutionary Road Trips, designed to be day trips with plenty of time to explore and enjoy the sites.  This road trip covers northern Vermont, starting in Burlington, going through the Champlain Islands to Isle la Motte, and eventually to St. Albans and Georgia.  Sites include Ethan Allen's gravesite and home, a rock made famous for mistaken identity, the grave of a participant in the Boston Tea Party, and a former slave who was given his freedom after serving on the side of the American cause.

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]]> The first in a series of Revolutionary Road Trips, designed to be day trips with plenty of time to explore and enjoy the sites.  This road trip covers northern Vermont, starting in Burlington, going through the Champlain Islands to Isle la Motte, and eventually to St. Albans and Georgia.  Sites include Ethan Allen's gravesite and home, a rock made famous for mistaken identity, the grave of a participant in the Boston Tea Party, and a former slave who was given his freedom after serving on the side of the American cause.

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]]> Crossroads of a Continent Buzzsprout-19328589 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0400 925 1 18 full false Episode 17 - The Revolutionary War pt. 4: Arnold's March to Quebec, Franklin's Visit to the Valley, and the "Living Hell" at Ile aux Noix Episode 17 - The Revolutionary War pt. 4: Arnold's March to Quebec, Franklin's Visit to the Valley, and the "Living Hell" at Ile aux Noix In this episode, we discuss Benedict Arnold's harrowing march through the wilderness of Maine to Quebec, and the incredible hardships that earned Arnold the nickname of "The Hannibal of North America".  We also discuss the Battle of Quebec and the disappointing result for American forces.  In addition, we will discuss Benjamin Franklin's visit to the Champlain Valley.  Plus, we will discuss the horrific 10 days of misery the Americans faced at Ile aux Noix, a small island in Canada on the Richelieu River just 12 miles north of the border from New York and Vermont, and why it was a "living hell" of sorrow and suffering.

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]]> In this episode, we discuss Benedict Arnold's harrowing march through the wilderness of Maine to Quebec, and the incredible hardships that earned Arnold the nickname of "The Hannibal of North America".  We also discuss the Battle of Quebec and the disappointing result for American forces.  In addition, we will discuss Benjamin Franklin's visit to the Champlain Valley.  Plus, we will discuss the horrific 10 days of misery the Americans faced at Ile aux Noix, a small island in Canada on the Richelieu River just 12 miles north of the border from New York and Vermont, and why it was a "living hell" of sorrow and suffering.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-19030232 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 2396 1 17 full false Episode 16 - The Revolutionary War pt. 3: The Invasion of Canada and Knox's Noble Train of Artillery Episode 16 - The Revolutionary War pt. 3: The Invasion of Canada and Knox's Noble Train of Artillery In this episode, we discuss the all too often overlooked American invasion of Canada, America's very first war of liberation.  We look into the preparations for the invasion, and the emergence of Philip Schuyler and Richard Montgomery.  We also look at Charles Preston's valiant defense of Fort St. Jean lasted 48 days, and in the big picture caused a delay that likely saved Canada.  We also look at Henry Knox's incredible noble train of artillery that helped end the British occupation of Boston.

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]]> In this episode, we discuss the all too often overlooked American invasion of Canada, America's very first war of liberation.  We look into the preparations for the invasion, and the emergence of Philip Schuyler and Richard Montgomery.  We also look at Charles Preston's valiant defense of Fort St. Jean lasted 48 days, and in the big picture caused a delay that likely saved Canada.  We also look at Henry Knox's incredible noble train of artillery that helped end the British occupation of Boston.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-18960396 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 2455 1 16 full false Episode 15 - The Revolutionary War pt. 2: America's First Victory at Ticonderoga, and America's First Warships on Lake Champlain Episode 15 - The Revolutionary War pt. 2: America's First Victory at Ticonderoga, and America's First Warships on Lake Champlain This episode delves into America's first large-scale victory, the capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold.  We discuss Arnold and his up ringing, his heroics and gift of military command, and his fatal character flaws.  Before the capture, a major clash of two gigantic egos threatened to derail the operation.  We also discuss the capture of a supply sloop, the Liberty, and her role as America's First Warship - right here on Lake Champlain!  

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]]> This episode delves into America's first large-scale victory, the capture of Fort Ticonderoga by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold.  We discuss Arnold and his up ringing, his heroics and gift of military command, and his fatal character flaws.  Before the capture, a major clash of two gigantic egos threatened to derail the operation.  We also discuss the capture of a supply sloop, the Liberty, and her role as America's First Warship - right here on Lake Champlain!  

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-18614954 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500 1362 1 15 full false Episode 14 - The Revolutionary War pt. 1: The War for Vermont, Skene's Lost Colony, and the Kindling of a Revolution Episode 14 - The Revolutionary War pt. 1: The War for Vermont, Skene's Lost Colony, and the Kindling of a Revolution In this episode we discuss in detail the events in the Champlain Valley leading up to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.  We discuss the contested land called "The Grants", present-day Vermont, for which both New York and New Hampshire claimed as their own.  We also discuss the "ejectment trials", and how a man named Philip Skene looked to create a new, 14th colony north of Massachusetts stretching from the Connecticut River to Lake Ontario that was very short-lived.  We also discuss the leadup to a revolution, and the man who settled in St. Albans who took part in the Boston Tea Party.

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]]> In this episode we discuss in detail the events in the Champlain Valley leading up to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.  We discuss the contested land called "The Grants", present-day Vermont, for which both New York and New Hampshire claimed as their own.  We also discuss the "ejectment trials", and how a man named Philip Skene looked to create a new, 14th colony north of Massachusetts stretching from the Connecticut River to Lake Ontario that was very short-lived.  We also discuss the leadup to a revolution, and the man who settled in St. Albans who took part in the Boston Tea Party.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-18498711 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:00:00 -0500 2392 1 14 full false Episode 13 - The French and Indian War pt. 6: New France's Last Stand at Ile aux Noix Episode 13 - The French and Indian War pt. 6: New France's Last Stand at Ile aux Noix In the 6th and final episode of the French and Indian War series, we explore the last stand of New France at Ile aux Noix, where the final significant defense of New France before her demise took place.  Ile aux Noix is an island on the Richelieu River just 12 miles north of the outlet of Lake Champlain.  The episode will also explore the Battle of Point au Fer as well as the Surrender of Montreal.

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]]> In the 6th and final episode of the French and Indian War series, we explore the last stand of New France at Ile aux Noix, where the final significant defense of New France before her demise took place.  Ile aux Noix is an island on the Richelieu River just 12 miles north of the outlet of Lake Champlain.  The episode will also explore the Battle of Point au Fer as well as the Surrender of Montreal.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17721484 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1602 1 13 full false Episode 12 - The French and Indian War pt. 5: The British Take Control of Lake Champlain Episode 12 - The French and Indian War pt. 5: The British Take Control of Lake Champlain In this episode, we discuss the immediate fallout of the failed attempt of the British to take Fort Carillon in 1758, and cover the following year, 1759, which sees Amherst and the British finally take control of Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point.  This episode will also cover the St. Francis Raid by Robert Rogers and the Rangers and discuss the legacy from both the British and Abenaki perspective.

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]]> In this episode, we discuss the immediate fallout of the failed attempt of the British to take Fort Carillon in 1758, and cover the following year, 1759, which sees Amherst and the British finally take control of Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point.  This episode will also cover the St. Francis Raid by Robert Rogers and the Rangers and discuss the legacy from both the British and Abenaki perspective.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17608255 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2291 1 12 full false Episode 11 - The French and Indian War pt. 4: An Improbable Victory - The Battle of Carillon Episode 11 - The French and Indian War pt. 4: An Improbable Victory - The Battle of Carillon In this episode we discuss Montcalm's miracle, how the French force of 3,500 defeated a British force of almost 17,000 in the biggest military upset in North American history.  The Battle of Carillon, or Ticonderoga, is one of the most notorious battles of the French and Indian War and made the Marquis de Montcalm a hero, while ruining the reputation of Abercromby.  The Battle of Carillon was the bloodiest battle on American soil prior to the Civil War with almost 3,000 casualties.

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]]> In this episode we discuss Montcalm's miracle, how the French force of 3,500 defeated a British force of almost 17,000 in the biggest military upset in North American history.  The Battle of Carillon, or Ticonderoga, is one of the most notorious battles of the French and Indian War and made the Marquis de Montcalm a hero, while ruining the reputation of Abercromby.  The Battle of Carillon was the bloodiest battle on American soil prior to the Civil War with almost 3,000 casualties.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17567864 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1595 1 11 full false Episode 10 - The French and Indian War pt. 3: The Siege and "Massacre" at Fort William Henry Episode 10 - The French and Indian War pt. 3: The Siege and "Massacre" at Fort William Henry This episode takes a deep dive into the controversial events at Fort William Henry in 1757.  These events were made famous in a historical fiction book and later Hollywood movies "The Last of the Mohicans".  We will look at the complex social and cultural clashes that led to an explosion, figuratively and literally, in one of the most famous engagements of the French and Indian War.

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]]> This episode takes a deep dive into the controversial events at Fort William Henry in 1757.  These events were made famous in a historical fiction book and later Hollywood movies "The Last of the Mohicans".  We will look at the complex social and cultural clashes that led to an explosion, figuratively and literally, in one of the most famous engagements of the French and Indian War.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17535221 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400 1660 1 10 full false Episode 9 - The French and Indian War pt. 2: A Lake Between Two Empires Episode 9 - The French and Indian War pt. 2: A Lake Between Two Empires This episode is part two of a six part series on the French and Indian War in the Champlain Valley.  We will discuss the events of 1756 and the construction of Fort William Henry and Fort Carillon.  We will also discuss the Robert Rogers' First Battle on Snowshoes and the winter-time raid on Fort William Henry.

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]]> This episode is part two of a six part series on the French and Indian War in the Champlain Valley.  We will discuss the events of 1756 and the construction of Fort William Henry and Fort Carillon.  We will also discuss the Robert Rogers' First Battle on Snowshoes and the winter-time raid on Fort William Henry.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17506443 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0400 1140 1 9 full false Episode 8 - The French and Indian War pt. 1: The Battle of Lake George Episode 8 - The French and Indian War pt. 1: The Battle of Lake George This is part one of a six part series covering the French and Indian War in the Champlain Valley.  This episode delves into the Champlain Valley connections to the French players of the war in the Ohio Valley, whose actions were the proverbial spark to the conflict.  We will also cover the Battle of Lake George in 1755 and the role it would play as the first major conflict in the Champlain Valley.

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]]> This is part one of a six part series covering the French and Indian War in the Champlain Valley.  This episode delves into the Champlain Valley connections to the French players of the war in the Ohio Valley, whose actions were the proverbial spark to the conflict.  We will also cover the Battle of Lake George in 1755 and the role it would play as the first major conflict in the Champlain Valley.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17499625 Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:00:00 -0400 2023 1 8 full false Episode 7 - The French in the Champlain Valley - pt. 2 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 Fort St. Frederic, a medieval-looking French fort at Crown Point, as well as the French "habitants" of the Champlain Valley.

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]]> 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 Fort St. Frederic, a medieval-looking French fort at Crown Point, as well as the French "habitants" of the Champlain Valley.

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17178108 Fri, 16 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1459 1 7 full false Episode 6 - The French in the Champlain Valley, pt. 1 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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]]> 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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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17178097 Fri, 16 May 2025 21:00:00 -0400 1686 1 6 full false Episode 5 - The War of 1812 in the Champlain Valley, pt. 2 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 Montreal, and the signal American victory in the battle that changed the course of the war, the Battle of Plattsburgh. 

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]]> 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 Montreal, and the signal American victory in the battle that changed the course of the war, the Battle of Plattsburgh. 

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17098919 Sun, 04 May 2025 22:00:00 -0400 1724 1 5 full false Episode 4 - The War of 1812 in the Champlain Valley, pt. 1 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 Montreal, and the signal American victory in the battle that changed the course of the war, the Battle of Plattsburgh. 

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]]> 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 Montreal, and the signal American victory in the battle that changed the course of the war, the Battle of Plattsburgh. 

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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17097174 Sun, 04 May 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1268 1 4 full false Episode 3 - The Father of New France in the Valley, Pt. 2 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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]]> 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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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17094019 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400 1350 1 3 full false Episode 2 - The Father of New France in the Valley, Pt. 1 Episode 2 - The Father of New France in the Valley, Pt. 1 This is part one 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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]]> This is part one 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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]]> Tim Dusablon Buzzsprout-17092644 Sat, 03 May 2025 23:00:00 -0400 1393 1 2 full false Episode 1 - Introduction Episode 1 - Introduction This is the introductory episode of Crossroads of a Continent Podcast.  In this episode, we look at the physical and geographical characteristics of Lake Champlain, in addition to a brief overview of historical events we will cover in more depth in future episodes.  We will also define why we call Lake Champlain the Crossroads of a Continent.

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]]> This is the introductory episode of Crossroads of a Continent Podcast.  In this episode, we look at the physical and geographical characteristics of Lake Champlain, in addition to a brief overview of historical events we will cover in more depth in future episodes.  We will also define why we call Lake Champlain the Crossroads of a Continent.

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