Scenic Lake Champlain

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Surrender of General Burgoyne

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Scenic Lake Champlain

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Canal boat Lois McClure

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The Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership

A Region Rich in History
For You to Explore

The Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) is nestled between the Adirondacks and the Green Mountains and stretches south to the Mohawk River and connects with the communities along the Richelieu River in Quebec. The national heritage area includes the interconnected waterways of Lake Champlain, Lake George, the Champlain Canal and portions of the Upper Hudson River in Vermont and New York.

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  • Projects

    Passport Stamp Program

    The many stories of our heritage are told in museums, historic sites, and natural areas throughout the Champlain Valley region.…
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    The Champlain Canal Bicentennial

    The Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership is marking the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Champlain Canal. The six-panel…
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    Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network

    The Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Network is an internationally recognized network that connects people and organizations working to build harmonious relationships between…
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  • Recreation

    Lake Champlain Bikeways

    We have more than 1,600 miles of breathtaking routes — through two states and two countries! Bicyclists are quickly discovering…
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      Women’s Suffrage

      While the United States celebrates the 101st anniversary of women’s suffrage in 2021, the native people of the Champlain Valley…
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      Prohibition & Temperance

      Temperance, the prohibition of alcohol, and smuggling have a long and intertwined history in the Champlain Valley. The CVNHP and…
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