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Ticonderoga celebrates 100 years of restored fort

This weekend, Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the re-opening of the restored fort. Re-construction of the 18th century fort began in 1909 as the region marked the 300th anniversary of the explorations the French explorer Samuel de Champlain.
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Stories from the Lake: Conflict

Our series "Stories from the Lake" continues. As that the French and British begin to establish a presence near Lake Champlain, and form alliances with Native Americans, we examine the period of conflict that follows.