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Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership

Lake Champlain Basin Commemorating the Clean Water Act

November 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Lake Champlain bridge provided by Erica RemingtonFifty years ago, the U.S. Congress passed the Clean Water Act. This landmark legislation has been critical in protecting and restoring the Lake Champlain Basin’s water quality, fisheries, wetlands, wildlife, recreation, and cultural resources.

To recognize the Act’s importance, the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) have spearheaded a commemoration of the anniversary with a variety of events, activities, and publications in 2022. [Read more…] about Lake Champlain Basin Commemorating the Clean Water Act

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Fisheries, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program, Vermont, water quality, wetlands, Wildlife

New Passport Stamp Card Commemorates Women’s Suffrage

August 6, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Limited-edition “Forward into Light” challenge coinsThe Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) has issued a new Suffrage Passport Stamp Card to mark the 101st anniversary of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, with which women finally received the right to vote. [Read more…] about New Passport Stamp Card Commemorates Women’s Suffrage

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: Champlain Valley, Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Suffrage Movement, womens history

Champlain Valley Suffrage Auto Tours Set

July 18, 2021 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Champlain Valley Suffrage Centennial Auto TourThe Champlain Valley Suffrage Centennial 2021 Auto Tour events are set for July 31st, August 6th-7th, August 14th, August 21st. The tour commemorates and celebrates the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920 and recognizes and demonstrates the many ways women fought for the right to vote prior to 1920. [Read more…] about Champlain Valley Suffrage Auto Tours Set

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, Events, History Tagged With: Champlain Area Trails, Champlain Valley, Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Chimney Point, Clinton County Historical Association, Crandall Public Library, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association, North Star Underground Railroad Museum

Samuel de Champlain History Center Digitizing Quadricentennial Materials

March 31, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Samuel de Champlain History CenterThe Samuel de Champlain History Center has been awarded a grant to fund the continued digitization, cataloguing and preservation of the History Center’s 2009 Quadricentennial documents and artifacts related to the Champlain Valley’s celebrations in New York and Vermont, including books, programs, brochures and newspaper articles. [Read more…] about Samuel de Champlain History Center Digitizing Quadricentennial Materials

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Grants, Samuel de Champlain History Center

New Projects to Preserve, Celebrate Champlain Valley Heritage

July 25, 2020 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

lake champlain basin programThe Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership (CVNHP) and Lake Champlain Basin Program awarded more than $200,000 in grants to organizations in Vermont, New York and Québec for projects that promote and protect the region’s history in 2020 and 2021.

Smuggling, bootlegging, and moonshining are among the stories of the Champlain Valley’s past that will be highlighted. [Read more…] about New Projects to Preserve, Celebrate Champlain Valley Heritage

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Arts, Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Champlain Valley, Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Grants, Historic Preservation, Lake Champlain, Lake Champlain Basin Program, Prohibition

Grant Will Fund Catholic Summer School Exhibit

April 5, 2013 by Editorial Staff 4 Comments

NY Cliff Haven Catholic Summer SchoolThe Clinton County Historical Association (CCHA) has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. The funds are expected to support the creation of an interactive digital exhibit highlighting the history of the Catholic Summer School in Cliff Haven, NY. [Read more…] about Grant Will Fund Catholic Summer School Exhibit

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History, New Exhibits Tagged With: Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership, Clinton County, Clinton County Historical Association, Lake Champlain, Online Resources, Religion

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