In the third part of our series, "History Under the Waves", the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum's Art Cohn describes the tragic fate of the schooner, Sarah Ellen in 1860.

In the final part of our series "History Under the Waves" we learn about the dramatic end of the sailing canal boat General Butler on a cold December night at the Burlington Breakwater in 1876.

Cheryl Willoughby hosts "Lake Music: The First 400 Years" - an exploration of this region's unique musical heritage, part of the Champlain 400 series.

Today in our series "History Under the Waves" we learn about The Champlain II, a boat that had two carrers before meeting its fate on the side of Split Rock Mountain in 1875.

All this week in our series "History Under the Waves" VPR is looking at five historic wrecks that lie at the bottom of Lake Champlain. Today, we look at the Phoenix. Built in 1815, it was the second commercial steamboat launched on Lake Champlain.

In the first part of our series "History Under The Waves" we look at the Gunboat Spitfire, a part of Benedict Arnold's fleet of ships assigned the task of repeling the British as they advanced down Lake Champlain in 1776.

The dust has settled following the recent Burlington International Waterfront Festival - and the event's producer, commentator Jay Craven, is taking a moment to look back.

Andy Kolovos, archivist with the Vermont Folklife Center talks with VPR's Jane Lindholm about "Young Charlotte", a folk ballad that is part of a collection of songs celebrating Vermont music in a new two-disc collection.

Vermont is welcoming dignitaries to the state this weekend to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's exploration of the region. One of those who will be visiting is Pierre Arcand, Quebec's International Relations Minister.

All this week, as part of VPR's special Champlain 400 programming, commentator Mike Martin has been looking at the New World through the "Eyes of Champlain." Today, he offers a brief glimpse of the man himself.

Celebrations for America's Independence today are intermingled with international festivities under way in Vermont's largest city. Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven says the events commemorating the arrival of Samuel de Champlain 400 years ago offer an opportunity to creatively examine the history and culture that shaped the Champlain Valley we know it today.

Bruce Hyde, who heads the Quadricentennial Commission, gives VPR's Jane Lindholm a preview of the year-long celebration, which begins Wednesday during Burlington's First Night festivities.

This week, as part of VPR's special Champlain 400 programming, commentator Mike Martin is looking through the "Eyes of Champlain." Today, he considers Champlain's attitudes about torture and the humane treatment of prisoners.

This week, as part of VPR's special Champlain 400 programming, commentator Mike Martin is looking through the "Eyes of Champlain." On Wednesday, he considers Champlain's views about the various cultures he encountered in the New World.

This week, as part of VPR's special Champlain 400 programming, commentator Mike Martin is looking through the "Eyes of Champlain." Today, he considers the importance of religion in Champlain's life and work.

As part of VPR's special Champlain 400 programming, commentator Mike Martin is looking through the "Eyes of Champlain" all this week. Today, he considers Champlain and The French Connection.

Mary Watsin of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources talks with VPR's Jane Lindholm about changes in Lake Champlain over the last 400 years.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with David Hackett Fischer, author of the acclaimed Champlain's Dream about the Samuel de Champlain's life.

Filmmaker Jay Craven, producer of the Burlington International Waterfront Festival, which begins today-says for this celebration, everyone connected in any way to Champlain will be part of the festivities.

Music from France, Brazil, the Adirondacks, and Minnesota, and a preview of local performances to celebrate the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial.

After tourism and recreation became firmly established in the region, a new appreciation grew for Lake Champlain's beauty and natural resources. Today, we explore how people are honoring the lake's heritage and preserving it for future generations.

As railroads and bridges take hold in the Champlain Valley, the region's focus shifts to from shipping to tourism. Join VPR's Mitch Wertlieb as "Stories from the Lake" continues.

From military to commerce the role of the region's main transportation route, Lake Champlain, changes. And there's still more conflict with the British during the War of 1812. 

For centuries, Lake Champlain has been a place of discovery, and one that's convinced many visitors to stay. We'll look deeply into the lake on Mondays this month in our series "Stories from the Lake," examining the lake and its role in shaping the history and culture of the region.

Once the Revolutionary War was over, Vermont became an inviting place for people to re-start their lives, in a region ripe with trade and farming.