The Lake Champlain Region boasts 400 years of history — from America's early explorers to the Revolutionary War and beyond. Throughout the region, there are museums, historic sites, buildings, bridges, and other Lake Champlain attractions that serve as testaments to the region's storied past.
Walking tours: Guided and on your own
One of the best ways to get a sense of the past is to walk through the area's historic towns and villages. The region's history is written in structures — from churches and lighthouses to family homes and libraries — most of which has preserved Greek Revival and Federal architecture. Take a walking tour of one of the hamlets, such as Keeseville, Port Henry, Westport, or Essex, an entire village that is on the National Register of Historic Places. You'll find shops, art galleries, restaurants, and more along the way.
Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point
Discover how America changed the course of world history with a visit to the French and British war forts of Ticonderoga and Crown Point. Explore the ruins, walk through the museums, and attend military encampments, demonstrations, and historic reenactments. Both sites were strongholds during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.
Museums
Visitors can also explore the region's many museums, including the Hancock House-Ticonderoga Historical Museum, Penfield Homestead Museum, Iron Center Museum, Ticonderoga Heritage Museum, 1812 Homestead Museum, or the Adirondack History Center Museum. Follow the story of the Lake Champlain Region's iron use, the USS Monitor, and the Civil War, or attend one of the many Lake Champlain events that celebrate the region's legendary history.
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