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Vermont Public Radio News: champ400
Lake Music: The First 400 Years
August 15, 2009
Cheryl Willoughby hosts "Lake Music: The First 400 Years" - an exploration of this region's unique musical heritage, part of the Champlain 400 series.
History Under the Waves: The General Butler
July 31, 2009
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.
History Under the Waves: The Champlain II
July 30, 2009
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.
History Under the Waves: The Phoenix
July 28, 2009
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.
History Under the Waves: The Gunboat Spitfire
July 27, 2009
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.
Craven: Champlain Festival retrospective
July 21, 2009
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.
VT Edition: "Young Charlotte"
July 20, 2009
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.
Through the Eyes of Champlain: The Portrait
July 10, 2009
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.
Quebec Minister in Vermont to observe Quadricentennial
July 9, 2009
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.
Through the Eyes of Champlain: Torture
July 9, 2009
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.
Through the Eyes of Champlain: Les "Sauvages"
July 8, 2009
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.
Through the Eyes of Champlain: Champlain and Religion
July 7, 2009
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.
Through the eyes of Champlain: The French connection
July 6, 2009
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.
All The Traditions: Champlain 400 Music Showcase
July 5, 2009
Celebrate the 400-year wealth of music from the Lake Champlain region with guests including Vermont songcatcher Deb Flanders, French-Canadian fiddler Lisa Ornstein and guitarist Andre Marchand, and singer/songwriter/farmer Alan Greenleaf.
Filmmaker kicks off Quad festivities
July 4, 2009
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…
VT Edition Interview: How Lake Champlain has changed
July 2, 2009
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.
VT Edition: Samuel de Champlain's Life
July 2, 2009
VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with David Hackett Fischer, author of the acclaimed Champlain's Dream about the Samuel de Champlain's life.
Burlington International Waterfront Festival
July 2, 2009
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.
Stories From The Lake: Appreciation
June 29, 2009
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.
Stories From The Lake: Celebrations
June 29, 2009
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.
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