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Champlain’s religious commitment, followed by our hundred years ago, the great a ceremony re-dedicating the monument. French explorer Samuel de Planning for many of the events dates back to Champlain, traveled the area, 2002, when the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain creating a journal along the way of what Quadricentennial Commission was formed. It he found in “New Spain.” was then, former Gov. George E. Pataki brought After exploring the area for nearly together 21 people to coordinate the once-in-athree years, he returned to France and lifetime celebration, including the North Counsubmitted his journal to King Henri IV, try’s own Celine R. Paquette. who in turn rewarded him by making “We had a lot of meetings, but it took a lot to him a noble — the Sieur de Champlain. get traction,” said Paquette, who serves as comIn 1909, in the southern areas of New mission vice chairperson. York, a Tercentennial was celebrated — Pete Grannis, State Commissioner of the Deknown as the Hudson-Fulton Celebrapartment of Environmental Conservation, and tion — in honor of Henry Hudson’s disCarol Ash, State Commissioner of Parks, Recrecovery of the Hudson River, which also ation and Historic Preservation got together to happened in 1609. During the 1909 celereally get the Quadricentennial off the ground, bration, numerous events flooded the Paquette explained. In the North Country, Paarea to remember and honor that history. quette said it was necessary to get some events However, this year — in honor of the prepared as well. 400th anniversary — Champlain and the “I formed a Lake Champlain committee of rest of the Northern Tier of New York Clinton, Essex and Washington counties,” Pawanted in on the celebration, changing quette explained. “We met quite regularly at the name to the Hudson-Fulton-Chamfirst and then got some events down and we plain Quadricentennial. The logo chosen to represent the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial. were trying to pool our resources and pool People throughout New York, Canada events.” and Vermont — territories surrounding While there have been many events specially planned for the QuadriLake Champlain — are going all-out with ceremonies, events and parades. centennial, the commission also suggested communities to put a new spin Monuments dedicated to Champlain stand in communities in New York on events they’ve already had planned. and Quebec, including the first monument in his honor erected in the “A lot of these events were events that were held annually anyway, and United States in 1907, which is still located on the grounds of St. Mary’s we said we’re going to ‘Quadracize’ them,” laughed Paquette. “So, if it’s Church in the village of Champlain. a parade, maybe we’ll have a float of Champlain and do a little bit more.” This August, there will even be a special mass honoring Samuel de
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great French explorer The events will all lead up to a Sept. 19 celebration in Crown Point, which will see the rededication of the Samuel de Champlain monument there. That event has involved significant planning, said Paquette, and will be considered the year ’s signature event honoring the French explorer. It will include performances by the United States Merchant Marine Academy Band from Great Neck, Long Island, interpretive historical performances and speeches from several political dignitaries. The governors of Vermont and New York will be among those on the guest list, with an invitation also expected to be sent to French President Nicolas Sarkozy. “If we can’t get Sarkozy, we’ll try the French ambassador, and certainly the New York and Boston consulates,” said Paquette. Though the Hudson-FultonChamplain Quadricentennial Commission has established the Web site www.exploreny400.com to keep track of Quadricentennial events across the state, a Web site has been established locally as well.
The Web site, www.discoverlakechamplain400.org, was created by Colin Read, former dean of the School of Business and Economics at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. The idea behind the site is to provide the public with the latest information on Quadricentennial events — particularly local ones — and provide a list of local points of contact. “If you want to get involved in your community, you can go to the Web site and look for your community contact person,” said Paquette. “It’s been slow spreading, but there’s been a lot of interest [in the quadricentennial],” said Paquette. “I think we’re doing very, very well.” When asked why people are looking forward to this upcoming Quadricentennial, Paquette said, “I think people like anniversaries ... People like to relive their history. The United States is not very old; we don’t have much of a history. What we do have, we like to celebrate. And Samuel de Champlain Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission vice chairperson Celine R. Paquette stands was such a great man, he’s worth- by Samuel de Champlain’s monument at St. Mary’s Church in Champlain. Events are in the works to celebrate 400 years since the explorer came upon the area, including a rededication of the statue. while celebrating.” Photo by Sarah L.Cronk
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Samuel de Champlain History Center is a place to discover
CHAMPLAIN — Celine R. Paquette has always been interested in local history. She’s currently involved in the many events surrounding the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial as vice chair, and has been steadily working on bringing a long-standing dream of hers to reality. The Samuel de Champlain History Center, owned by Paquette, houses hundreds of books based on the historical figure, maps, pictures and artifacts. “I always had this dream of ... taking an old building in Champlain and making it a historian’s office or history center,” Paquette explained, “because the town of Champlain didn’t have a historian’s office.” Paquette purchased the building in 2001 and has been working diligently to finish its restoration and cataloguing materials. Prior to the purchase, Paquette explained, another man owned the building, and although she had expressed interest in buying it, the man wasn’t ready to sell. “But, it was vandalized so often ... then he decided just to get out of it,” she said. “We did a cleaning one day and had two dumpsters ... filled with dead pigeons and mice and broken glass,” Paquette recalled. However, in the years since, she has hired the Trahan Bros., a contracting company; architect Celine R. Paquette stands with a replica of Le Don de Dieu, the ship with which Samuel de Champlain explored the region in 1609. The John McKenna & Associates; and Roger Bodine, replica, which means “The Gift of God,” is on display at the Samuel de Champlain History Center in Champlain, with other artifacts and hundreds of books. See HISTORY CENTER, page 6 Photo by Sarah L. Cronk
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From page 5 who has built custom cabinetry and doors, to finish the work. “This didn’t have a floor,” Paquette explained of the first floor of the building. “There was no sheet rock. The windows were all broken. It was a disaster.” The building was originally a bank when it was built in 1880, then, in 1905, the top story was added. But, there is another aspect of the center that makes it truly unique. “It follows the contour of the [Great Chazy] river,” Paquette said. “So, notice there are no square corners in the building. Everything’s angles.” However, the most important part of the historic building is what it now houses today. “I have a section ... upstairs that’s my Champlain room. So, it’s all Samuel de Champlain,” explained Paquette. “Then, I have a huge section of Franco-American. That’s my background; it’s my interest.” Throughout the history center, Paquette has more than 300 books, including the largest collection of Franco-American material anywhere in the United States, which she purchased from Dr. André Sénécal, retired director of Canadian Studies at the University of Vermont. “It’s a huge collection,” she said. “Some things were quite expensive.”
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But, why does Paquette have such strong ties to Samuel de Champlain? “I really got interested because my ancestor ’s mentioned in his will,” she said. “He was a founder of Quebec City and my family’s from Quebec City.” Paquette explained Marguerite Martin, who married a Racine, Paquette’s maiden name, is listed in Samuel de Champlain’s will, as Martin was a friend of Champlain’s. Currently, the history center is open to anyone who wishes to see it. Simply contact Paquette at the center at 518-2981609 and she will accommodate you. “I’ve had several graduate students come in here doing some research on Samuel de Champlain for this year,” Paquette said. “Anybody can come borrow books. Frank Christopher ... the producer of the documentary on Champlain, ‘Dead Reckoning,’ was here a couple of times.” The Samuel de Champlain History Center is located at 202 Elm St. Once restoration on the building is complete, it will house changing exhibits which focus on the history of the town and village of Champlain, as well as permanent information regarding Samuel de Champlain and Franco-American history. “A lot is going on and it’s a lot of fun,” said Paquette.”
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delightful, yet useful, souvenir has been crafted for distribution during this Quadricentennial year — the Astrolabe Key Chain! Miniature replicas of the device Samuel de Champlain used to map his navigational adventures have been affixed with metal grommets to sturdy chains to create the souvenir key rings. A little booklet accompanies the keychains and illustrates Samuel de Champlain’s use of the tool and describes in both French and English the significance of the astrolabe. The astrolabe was the GPS of the time, giving the latitude in relation to the position of the sun and other celestial bodies. The Astrolabe Key Chain may be purchased for $5 at the Samuel de Champlain History Center in Champlain or by calling the center at 518-298-1609.
The Astrolabe Key Chain is now available and is a great way to carry your car keys as you head to the numerous Quadricentennial events and festivals planned for this year. Photo submitted by Mary Ann Sorrell
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Quadricentennial commemorated in calendar CHAMPLAIN — The history of the calendar series and that it was now or town and village of Champlain has never to work on it. “ been shared through pictures in an anThe project had even more meaning in nual calendar for the past seven years. the new direction as McLellan was also In honor of the 400th anniversary of the architect for the two Champlain meSamuel de Champlain’s exploration of morial monuments at Crown Point and the region, this year ’s calendar offers Plattsburgh, built from 1911-1912. Both an even broader look at the way things memorials were built in response to the once were in the North Country. 300th anniversary celebrations in 1909 of David Patrick of Colchester, Vt., creChamplain’s arrival. ated what is his seventh calendar fea“What a great coincidence, especially to turing historical black and white phohave a Champlainer who designed two tographs taken from his family very famous memorials,” said Patrick. archives. Patrick began the annual The process to create the calendar took project in 2002, utilizing photographs several months of research and approxiand papers handed down to him from mately six weeks to compile and comhis great-grandfather ’s brother, Hugh plete, said Patrick. The photos extend far McLellan. The artifacts, which have beyond the realm of the Northern Tier, been preserved at Special Collections though the Champlain monument at St. at the State University of New York at Mary’s Church in the village of ChamPlattsburgh’s Feinberg Library and plain and several others are among those Clinton County Historical Association, The cover of the 2009 Champlain Quadricentennial Calendar features a photograph of the featured. In the end, more than 90 images include papers dating back more than dedication of the Crown Point Memorial Lighthouse July 5, 1912. The existing lighthouse, of the memorials and dedications were built in 1858, had been converted to a memorial by architect Hugh McLellan to honor Samuel a century. The documents include writ- de Champlain. compiled for the calendar. ings from Pliny Moore, the founder of An additional four pages were includImage courtesy of David Patrick Champlain, who is Patrick’s and ed to expand the historical essay of village, but was contacted by former Celine R. Champlain included in previous calendars to 15 McLellan’s common ancestor. Originally, Patrick wanted to compile a book Paquette, who serves on the Hudson-Fulton- pages. of the documents, but instead opted to create a Champlain Quadricentennial Commission. The 2009 Champlain Quadricentennial Calen“[Paquette] suggested that I focus on the 2009 dar, which is sold for $15, is available through more functional item — a calendar. When planning his 2009 calendar, Patrick had Quad celebrations,” Patrick said. “ I thought www.moorsfieldpress.com or by contacting intended to continue his focus on the town and about this and realized it was a perfect fit for my Patrick via e-mail at daspdasp@hotmail.com.
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49th Annual - Rouses Point 4th of July Celebration “Celebration of the Exploration” 3-5 July 2009 Sponsored by Montgomery Hose, Hook & Ladder Co. Schedule of Events Friday, 3 July 2009 12:00 – Midnight Carnival Rides, Food Booths, Games, Beer Tent 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. BEAR TRACKS (Civic Center Pavilion) Sponsored by American Legion Montgomery Post 912 and Cornerstone Drug & Gift 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. COMMUNITY SINGERS/STRAWHATTERS (Civic Center Stage) UNMASKING OF THE “2009 MYSTERY GIRL” Sponsored by the Village of Rouses Point 8:00 – Midnight Live Music by ZERO TOLERANCE (Civic Center Pavilion) Sponsored by Chazy Hardware and the Rouses Point Fire Department Auxiliary Saturday, 4 July 2009 8:00 a.m. - ??? Village Wide Garage Sales 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. BIKE DECORATING CONTEST (Please be on time and helmets are required) 10:30 a.m. KID’ S DAY – Games, Contests & Entertainment Noon – Midnight Carnival Rides, Food Booths, Games, Beer Tent 1:00 p.m. JOEY FUNNY BUSINESS - Magician/Comedian Sponsored in part by Champlain Telephone Company and Primelink 2:30 p.m. FREE SUNDAES (To The First 200 Kids) Sponsored by Stewart’ s 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Live Music by BACK ROADS BAND (Civic Center Pavilion) Sponsored by Champlain Plastics 8:00 p.m. – Midnight Live Music by SOUTH JUNCTION (Civic Center Pavilion) Sponsored by Powertex Sunday, 5 July 2009 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW Sponsored by Rouses Point Fire Department 12:00 noon - ??? ROUSES POINT FIRE DEPT. CHICKEN BBQ Sponsored by the Rouses Point Fire Department (Inside the Fire Station across from the Civic Center) DEMONSTRATION BY NORTHERN LIGHTS SQUARE DANCE CLUB 12 noon – 11:00 p.m. Carnival Rides, Food Booths, Games 12 noon – 4:00 p.m. Beer Tent 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Live Music by JUST US (Civic Center Pavilion) Sponsored in part by Rouses Point Sportsmen’ s Club and Northern Sanitation 6:00 p.m. GIGANTIC STREET PARADE DUSK FIREWORKS Over Lake Champlain Sponsored by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and the Village of Rouses Point For information concerning these events, call 518-297-5502 *Made possible in part by a grant from the New York State Quadricentennial Commission and the office of Senator Betty Little. 41292
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Quadricentennial medal approved ALBANY — State Sen. Elizabeth O’C. Little, R-Queensbury, has presented Celine R. Paquette, vice chairperson of the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission, with a Legislative resolution by the New York State Senate. The resolution states, in part, that the commemorative medal commissioned by Paquette to honor the 400th Anniversary of Samuel de Champlain has been named the Official Quadricentennial Medal by the Senate on June 2, 2009. The medal is an original design inspired by Paquette, designed by Judi Danforth and crafted by Danforth Pewterers of Middlebury, Vt. The souvenir medals are housed in a soft pouch and boxed with an insert that explains: “Guided by his dream and his astrolabe, in 1603, Samuel de Champlain crossed the ocean and discovered New France. In 1609, he arrived on what is now known as Lake Champlain, the only place that the widely traveled, yet humble explorer named after himself. The astrolabe was the GPS of the time, giving the latitude in relation to the position of the sun and other celestial bodies. It is told that in 1867, Champlain’s precious tool, his lost astrolabe, was found in the Ottawa River Valley. But no one knows for sure. The astrolabe symbolizes the New World and ‘dreams come true.’” The medals are being sold for $12.95, as well as the previously released astrolabe key chains that are priced at $5, and may be found at any branch of Champlain National Bank, Champlain Telephone Company and PrimeLink, Champlain Federal Credit Union, Hancock House in Ticonderoga, Adirondack History Museum in Elizabethtown, the town of Champlain office, village of Champlain office, and the Samuel de Champlain History Center.
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Champlain Quadricentennial TICONDEROGA — “Declaration of Independence” reading, Fort Ticonderoga, 30 Fort Ti Road. 518-585-2821.
Sunday, July 5
Wednesday, July 1 PLATTSBURGH — French Family Festival, U.S. Oval, PARC, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, July 3-Sunday, July 5 ROUSES POINT — Annual Fourth of July Celebration, grounds of Rouses Point Civic Center, 39 Lake St. Family-oriented activities and games, food. 518-297-2064
Saturday, July 4-Sunday, July 12 PLATTSBURGH — 2009 Mayor’s Cup Festival. Multiple events throughout the city. 518- 420-2991 or visit www.mayorscup.com for complete listing.
Saturday, July 4 (Independence Day) ROUSES POINT — Inaugural Samuel de Champlain Cup boat race hosted by Point Au Fer Racing Club, 10 a.m. Event begins at Rouses Point breakwater on Lake Street, follows long-distance Olympic triangle before returning. http://home.rr.com/2009sailingclub or 518-297-2064.
TICONDEROGA — Champlain Theme 100th Anniversary Fort Ticonderoga, 30 Fort Ti Road. ROUSES POINT — Chicken barbecue, Rouses Point Volunteer Fire Department, 48 Lake St. 518-297-6431. ROUSES POINT — Car show sponsored by Rouses Point Volunteer Fire Department, Rouses Point Civic Center, 39 Lake St. 518297-6431. PLATTSBURGH — Native American Heritage Festival, Clinton Community College. 136 Clinton Point Drive. 518-562-4200. ROUSES POINT — Annual 4th of July Parade, downtown Rouses Point, 6 p.m. Fireworks display at dusk. 518-297-2064.
Wednesday, July 8Friday, July 10 PLATTSBURGH — Clinton Community College Quadricentennial Event, CCC, 136 Clinton Point Dr. Wednesday focuses on Native American Culture and Heritage. Thursday focuses on French Canadian Culture and Heritage. Friday focuses on Legacy: 400 Years of History in the Champlain Valley.
Wednesday, July 8 TICONDEROGA — French Victory Day with Memorial at French Lines, Fort Ticonderoga. 30 Fort Ti Road, 518-585-2821.
Thursday, July 9
Routes 28N and 30. Demonstrations of native crafts of wood carving, basket making and more. 518-352-7311 or www.adkmuseum.org.
Sunday, July 12
WHITEHALL — Quad Canal Days with concert and fireworks. 518-449-1155.
PLATTSBURGH — CVPH Mayor's Cup Mountain to Lake Bike Ride, 8:30 a.m. 54-mile ride begins at CVPH FitzPatrick Cancer Center, 75 Beekman St., continues to Beekmantown, Point au Roche, Chazy Landing, Sciota, West Chazy and back to Plattsburgh. Barbecue for riders to follow at 11 a.m. Register by calling 518562-7913.
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PLATTSBURGH — Third annual Splash Party, Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St., 6-9 p.m. Performance by Mango Jam. 518-561-6000, splashparty@mayorscup.com or www.mayorscup.com.
PLATTSBURGH — Travel in Time, KentDelord House Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Kids can explore various aspects of life during earlier times in the North Country. Try on the type of armor that Samuel de Champlain wore in 1609.
PLATTSBURGH — Third annual Boat Parade of Lights, Wilcox Dock, Cumberland Avenue, 9 p.m. Decorated boat competition and moonlight parade along city waterfront to Dock Street. 518-561-1170 or www.mayorscup.com.
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Saturday, July 11 PLATTSBURGH — 32nd annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta, Plattsburgh Bay, Dock Street, 9:30 a.m. Largest and oldest international sailing regatta on Lake Champlain. Competitive racing in several sailing classes. 518566-2020, regatta@mayorscup.com or www.mayorscup.com. BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE — Abenaki Day, Adirondack Museum, corner of State
Thursday, July 16 PLATTSBURGH — Behind the Scenes Tour, Kent-Delord House Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., 7 p.m. $5. 518-561-1035.
Friday, July 17 ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces: Performance Tour, Elizabethtown Adirondack History Center, 7590 Court St., 11 a.m.-12 p.m. 518-873-6466.
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Regional Calendar of Events Saturday, July 18 CHAZY LANDING — Chazy Landing Historic Marker; the first motorized ferry on Lake Champlain from Chazy Landing to Isle La Motte.
Tuesday, July 21 PLATTSBURGH — “Songs and Stories of Lake Champlain,” Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., 6:30-7:30 p.m. Presentation by Stan Ransom. 518-563-0921.
Friday, July 24 ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Saturday, July 25 WILLSBORO — Ol' Time Craft Fair. Dress up in costumes related to the 1600s through 2000s. 518-9638933, or visit www.willsborony.com/Quad www.discoverlakechamplain400.org. TICONDEROGA — Fort Ticonderoga Centennial and Quad Celebration, 30 Fort Ti Road. TICONDEROGA — Dedication of Samuel de Champlain Legacy Monument, Champlain Legacy Park. Ceremony to include Champlain’s arrival with native Americans in
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Sunday, July 26 ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 4-5 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29 PLATTSBURGH — Olde Tyme Crafts and Games, Kent-Delord House Museum, 17 Cumberland Ave., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Hands on activities for children of all ages. $3. 518-561-1035.
Thursday, July 30 ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 1 PLATTSBURGH — Walk with Champlain Day, PARC Oval, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Event commemorates travels of explorer Samuel de Champlain. PLATTSBURGH — Caravan des Arts, presented by The Arts Council of Chambly, Quebec, Samuel de Champlain monument, Cumberland Ave. TICONDEROGA — Annual Fife & Drum
Corps Muster, fort Ticonderoga, 30 Fort Ti Road. Corps from around the Northeast to perform 18th- and 19th-century military music. 518-5852821.
Sunday, Aug. 2 CHAMPLAIN — Rededication of Samuel de Champlain Monument, St. Mary’s Church, 86 Church St. Event to begin with Mass honoring Champlain's religious commitment at 10:30; rededication to follow. ELIZABETHTOWN — Bits and Pieces Performance Tour: From the Center of the World, A Celebration of Lake Champlain, Adirondack History Center Museum, 7590 Court St., 4 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 8 PLATTSBURGH — “Canal Splash,” Champlain Valley Transportation Museum, 8 Museum Way. Songs and stories on the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad.
Monday, Aug. 10-Wednesday, Aug. 12 PLATTSBURGH — Day Peckinpaugh Waterfront Exhibit. Events will include hands-on maritime educational programs, music and circus performances, tugboat races and tours.
Thursday, Aug. 20 ELIZABETHTOWN — “Settlers and Settlements,” Adirondack History Center Muse-
um, 7590 Court St., 3 p.m. Slide show depicting lives of successful farmers. 518-8736466.
Sunday, Sept. 6 PLATTSBURGH — “Willing Hands: Franco-American Labor in Industrial Plattsburgh,” Clinton County Historical Association Museum, 98 Ohio Ave., 7-8 p.m.Free.
Sunday, Sept. 10-Monday, Sept. 14 PLATTSBURGH — Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration/Parade with theme of “French Connection.”
Saturday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 11 ROUSES POINT — Tours of Fort Montgomery. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily and 1-4 p.m. Saturday. Visit www.historiclakes.org.
There are more Quadricentennial events being added each week at www.discoverlakechamplain400.org and www.exploreny400.com. Be sure to keep checking for the most up-to-date information!
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Quadricentennial combines Historical Society hosts ‘Quad’ poster contest with annual July 4th events ROUSES POINT — This year not only marks the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s exploration of the region, it also marks the 50th anniversary of the village of Rouses Point’s annual Fourth of July events. This year, the two celebrations will combine. The village of Rouses Point was approached by the Hudson-FultonChamplain Quadricentennial Commission to have the theme of their annual Fourth of July events be the Quadricentennial. One of the primary ways in which the Quad celebration has joined with the village’s annual events is through its Fourth of July parade. Typically, the parade is based on a theme, but, this year, the Quadricentennial committee asked Rouses Point Elementary School students to determine the specific theme, somehow focused around the Quad. The winning slogan for the parade theme was chosen by the committee and will be “Celebration of the Exploration,” created by fifth-grader Meghan Sheehan. This year ’s Fourth of July events will be held from Friday, July 3, through Saturday, July 5. For more information, contact the village office at 518-297-5502 or visit the village Web site, www.rousespointny.com.
The Rouses Point-Champlain Historical Society recently announced the winners of a poster contest held to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s exploration of the North Country. Children in grades K-12 within the Northeastern Clinton Central School District were able to enter the contest with the chance to have their artwork featured on the historical society’s quadricentennial pin. Sierra Gonyo from Mooers Elementary won first place overall and among other entries from her school. Emily Stiles was selected as the winner from Rouses Point Elementary, Wyatt Rivers from NCCS Middle School and Meghan Langr from NCCS High School. Three of the winners are seen here with project coordinator Alice Mossey, far left, and historical society president Geri Favreau, far right. The three are, from left, Gonyo, Stiles and Rivers. The pins featuring Gonyo’s design are available by contacting Favreau at 2972064 or from any historical society member. Photo by Jeremiah S. Papineau
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Examining the history of French explorer I
A painting titled “Champlain Exploring the Canadian Wilderness.” Image courtesy of Library of Congress, New York Newspaper Publishers Association
n 1609, two European explorers staked their claims on the water ways of modern-day New York State. As Henry Hudson sailed for England up the river that would bear his name, Samuel de Champlain discovered the lake that bears his name on an expedition for France. Born in 1567, Champlain fought in the French religious wars between Catholics and Protestants. When he sailed with an uncle to transport Spanish troops to their home country, the Spanish government commandeered their ship for an expedition across the Atlantic. Samuel’s first visit to the New World lasted nearly three years. He secretly composed a detailed journal of what he saw in “New Spain.” When he returned to France, he submitted the journal to King Henri IV, who rewarded him by making him a noble – the Sieur de Champlain. Sieur de Champlain. The French first ventured into the New World near-
ly 100 years earlier, when Jacques Cartier sailed up the St. Lawrence searching for “Northwest Passage” to Asia. After early expeditions failed, French activity was mostly limited to fishing expeditions until booming demand for beaver fur made North America look like lucrative territory. In 1603, King Henri sent Champlain across the Atlantic on a mission for France. For the next four years, on two separate expeditions, Champlain explored the Atlantic Coast from New Brunswick down to New England. He sailed the St. Lawrence River in search of a northwest passage, reaching the Lachine Rapids before turning back. He befriended Huron natives and wrote Des Sauvages about the people and the territory. Champlain returned to “New France” in 1608. To strengthen relations with the Hurons, he agreed to join them on an expedition to the south to fight their Iroquois enemies. The Hurons
were as curious about the French as Champlain was about them. They insisted on seeing the colony Champlain had established at Quebec before heading off to war. It was the first permanent French settlement in present-day Canada. Champlain’s men and the Hurons penetrated Iroquois territory on June 18, 1609. On the Richelieu River, the French soon found it impossible to carry their bulky boats on the land portages required by rapids and other water obstacles. Leaving all but two French troops behind, Champlain continued on canoes with the Hurons on the Richelieu until they reached a large lake on July 4. “Lake Champlain” formed part of a chain of lakes and rivers stretching from the St. Lawrence in Canada to the Hudson in present-day New York. The lake itself stretches from north to south for approximately 100 miles, fluctuating in width from a quarter-mile to more than 12 miles. Its border-
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Samuel de Champlain and Lake Champlain crossing length destined Lake Champlain to be fought over by rival Indian nations, and later by rival European powers. At Ticonderoga, near the southern end of the lake, Champlain and the Hurons finally fought the Iroquois. Champlain’s firearms were decisive in the battle, which served as a precursor of 150 years of conflict. In the future, the French and Hurons would be allies in Canada, while some of the Iroquois allied with Great Britain in New York. After the battle, the Hurons returned to Canada, and Champlain returned to France to promote further trade and settlement. He made sure to leave one Frenchman behind with the Hurons to learn their language, and to take a Huron with him to learn French. He encouraged others to learn native languages and customs to solidify the Huron alliance. Champlain invaded Iroquois territory again in 1615, and was wounded while storming an Iroquois fort. Afterwards, he See CHAMPLAIN, page 16
“McDonough’s Victory on Lake Champlain” is one of many famous paintings that depict the waterway named for Samuel de Champlain. Image courtesy of Library of Congress, New York Newspaper Publishers Association
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Champlain From page 15 stuck to administering Quebec, but war would eventually follow him north. In 1627, New France was reorganized under the supervision of Cardinal Richelieu, the power behind the French throne, and the Company of One Hundred Associates. The Company took more aggressive steps to promote French settlement, while Richelieu appointed Champlain “Commander” of New France. Two years later, British forces besieged Quebec until Champlain surrendered control of the colony. In 1632, through the Treaty of St. Germain-en-Laye, Quebec was restored to Champlain and the French. He remained as Commander until his death on Christmas Day 1635.
The lake itself Today, Lake Champlain is a scenic highlight of Vermont, New York State and part of the peaceful border between the United States and Canada. During America’s early history, however, Lake Champlain was often a war zone. Before the Europeans came, the lake and the land surrounding it were fought over by the Hurons
and the Iroquois. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Lake Champlain separated French and English colonies. During the Seven Years' War (1756-63), British armies fought bloody battles for control of Fort Carillon near the southern tip of the lake. After failing in 1758, the British succeeded with overwhelming force one year later, renaming their prize Fort Ticonderoga. Early in the American Revolution, Ethan Allen's Green Mountain Boys seized Fort Ticonderoga, followed by Crown Point the next day. British forces still had dominance on Lake Champlain but it was short-lived. During the war, the lake became a focus of naval competition. It was the easiest route for shipping British troops into the heart of New York, and an ideal staging point for an American invasion of British-ruled Canada. Both sides built fleets on the lake, and America fought its first naval battle off Valcour Island in October 1776. While the Americans lost the battle, they delayed battle, they delayed a British invasion until win-
ter made it impossible. The British controlled Lake Champlain after seizing Fort Ticonderoga in July 1777, but defeat at the Battle of Saratoga prevented them from exploiting their advan-
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cans from trading with France. For ambitious Americans, this was an opportunity to conquer and annex Canada. Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain was one of three staging areas for an American invasion, but the attack stalled when local militia refused to cross the Canadian border. In 1813, an American attempt to drive British forces off the lake backfired badly. The British capture of two American ships, the Eagle and Growler, at Isle-auxNoix gave Britain naval supremacy on Lake Champlain, but U.S. forces still controlled Plattsburgh Bay. Both sides raced to build bigger navies for an eventual showdown. Throughout the war, Americans and Canadians traded with each other, despite U.S. attempts to prevent traffic with the enemy. The lake made Quebecois, New Yorkers and Vermonters natural trading partners, while widespread opposition to the war made many Champlain Valley people willing to sell food to a foreign army. To conceal their part in the illicit trade, some American merchants hired priva-
Lake Champlain stretches from north to south for approximately 100 miles, fluctuating in width from a quarter-mile to more than 12 miles? Its border-crossing length destined Lake Champlain to be fought over by rival Indian nations, and later by rival European powers.
tage. The fort was destroyed by British troops after their defeat at Saratoga in 1777. When Britain recognized American independence in 1783, the Americans regained control of the southern tip of the lake and most of the eastern and western shore, while the British retained a presence at the Canadian end. So things stood until the United States declared war on Britain in June 1812. Americans were outraged when British ships forced American merchant sailors into the British navy and forbade Ameri-
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teer vessels to “capture” Canadian cargoes the merchants had already paid for. By 1814, peace talks were under way. During the negotiations, the British planned to maximize their bargaining position by establishing military supremacy on Lake Champlain. That meant seizing Plattsburgh and destroying the rebuilt American fleet. On Sept. 1, the British began their offensive. Troops advanced along the western shore while a fleet led by the warship Confiance, including the two captured American ships, prepared to sail for Plattsburgh Bay. The army reached Plattsburgh on Sept. 6, but was pinned down by fire from American ships before it could cross the Saranac River and fully control the town. British land forces waited five brutal days before their fleet was ready to confront the Americans. The Battle of Plattsburgh was fought on Sept. 11. The British had more guns, while the Americans had more men. The British Confiance was more powerful than any other ship in the lake, but at a crucial moment, the American commander on board the U.S.S. Saratoga, Lt. Thomas McDonough, won the battle with superior seamanship. Confiance badly damaged Saratoga’s starboard battery in the early exchanges, and the British believed the American flagship crippled. McDonough had planned ahead, however. He had put out Saratoga’s anchors before the battle, so he could wind the ship around and blast Confiance from an undamaged leeward battery. When Confiance tried the same maneuver, its anchor lines became tangled, leaving the battered ship crippled. The American victory at Plattsburgh ended the British threat to New York. It was the last battle fought on Lake Champlain. Soon after the war ended, work began on a canal linking the lake to the Erie Canal project. Completed in 1823, the Champlain Canal strengthened the natural commercial ties between Canada and New York, while naval combat on Lake Champlain became a distant memory.
Did you also know ... When American forces defeated the British during the Battle of Plattsburgh in September 1814, the victory ended the British threat to New York? The Battle of Plattsburgh was also the last battle fought on Lake Champlain. The Battle of Plattsburgh Association, established in 1999, has extensive information about the battle in its museum in Plattsburgh.
Cumberland Avenue in the city of Plattsburgh is home to one monument in the region dedicated to French explorer Samuel de Champlain. Crown Point also has a monument dedicated to Champlain, which will be rededicated Sept. 19. Photo by Jeremiah S. Papineau
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Mountain Lake PBS produces documentary about Champlain
Samuel de Champlain in an image created for Mountain Lake PBS based on research on the French explorer. No authentic image of Champlain is known to exist. Image courtesy Mountain Lake PBS
PLATTSBURGH — Mountain Lake PBS, which broadcasts quality television programming to more than 3.5 million American and Canadian viewers, in partnership with Lakes to Locks Passage and the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial, has teamed up with Montréal-based Artifex Animation Studios, a leader in 3D imaging and animation, to create a fully-animated documentary on Samuel de Champlain, “Dead Reckoning ~ Champlain in America.” Samuel de Champlain is known as the founder of Québec, a brave explorer, expert cartographer and a visionary who worked tirelessly to create a self-sustaining European settlement in North America. “Dead Reckoning ~ Champlain in America” focuses on Champlain’s years of exploration in North America, and his successful adaptation to the ways of the Amerindian people, who taught him how to explore and survive in the wilds of North America. Like the subject of the media project, Samuel de Champlain, “Dead Reckoning ~ Champlain in America” explores new territory, drawing on current American and Canadian academic research and scholarship, collaborating with cutting-edge animators and filmmakers on both sides of the border to create the first historically-accurate, completely animated documentary on
Samuel de Champlain. Award-winning filmmaker Frank Christopher produced and wrote the Champlain media project. Christopher ’s films and television programs have garnered numerous awards including an Academy Award Nomination for Best Feature Length Documentary and the highest awards from major film festivals. Marc Hall, president of Artifex Animation Studios, directed and supervised the creation of the animation, graphic and Web components of the production. Hall founded Artifex Animation Studios in 2006, and has built a thriving boutiquestyle 3D studio creating quality media for film, TV, the Web and video games. “Dead Reckoning ~ Champlain in America” will be broadcast in the U.S. and in parts of Canada this fall, as part of this year ’s Quadricentennial celebrations honoring Champlain’s arrival in the region 400 years ago. Video segments will also be streamed on an interactive Web site and delivered to the cell phones of travelers along Quebec, Ontario and New York highways and waterways. In consultation with Canadian and American scholars, Mountain Lake PBS will create interactive lesson plans and supportive Web-based content suitable for a number of educational outlets in the U.S. and Canada.
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