This course will examine the struggle for Lake Champlain, a vital area of interest in the French and Indian war. The major protagonists of this story include such legendary figures as Robert Rogers, William Johnson and the French General Montcalm, The full cast includes Native Americans (Mohawks, Mohicans. Abenakies and others ;) French regulars and partisans; American Rangers as well as Scottish Highlanders.

These all took part in epic (and vicious) battles of Fort William Henry (1757,) The Battle on Snowshoes (1757,) The assault on Fort Ticonderoga and Rogers’ Rangers’ Raid on St. Francis (1759.) These events became the stuff of legends.  

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Instructor: Thomas Donnelly

Time: 6:30-8:30 pm

Fee: $20.00