The Lake Champlain Quadricentennial is a year-long series of exciting events commemorating the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s exploration of the lake that bears his name. Both Vermont and Quebec are looking forward to hosting thousands of celebrants from all over the world in 2009. For a complete listing of events in Vermont, click here. For further reading about the international collaborative efforts leading to the celebration, check out Bruce Hyde’s article from the Burlington Free Press. This is a great opportunity to learn about and be a part of Vermont’s history!
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[...] part of the quadricentennial celebration of the exploration of Lake Champlain, Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont is hosting an international educational symposium July [...]
[...] The show, titled “Champlain’s Lake Rediscovered” contains 39 pieces, primarily paintings, and will start it’s tour at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn on May 8, 2009. From there it will head to the National Arts Club in NYC, the Boston Public Library and the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester, VT. The show is coinciding with Vermont’s year-long celebration of Lake Champlain’s 400th anniversary. [...]
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April 20th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
[...] The show, titled “Champlain’s Lake Rediscovered” contains 39 pieces, primarily paintings, and will start it’s tour at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn on May 8, 2009. From there it will head to the National Arts Club in NYC, the Boston Public Library and the Southern Vermont Art Center in Manchester, VT. The show is coinciding with Vermont’s year-long celebration of Lake Champlain’s 400th anniversary. [...]