December 31, 2008 - Kick-off
Celebration at First Night
Burlington: Ring in the
anniversary year with special
performances celebrating the
Lake, the Land, and the People.
June 19-20, 2009 - St. Albans
Franco-American Heritage
Festival: Celebrate the region’s
long, rich cultural heritage
and natural history with music,
exhibits, food, recreation,
and much more.
July 4-11, 2009
Quadricentennial Indigenious
Celebration in Burlington:
Learn about Vermont’s Native
American culture and history.
July 11, 2009 - Celebrate
Champlain Signature Event in
Burlington: Commemorate this
anniversary with an unforgettable
event! Stay tuned for details.
CATCH A
CELEBRATION 400
YEARS IN
THE MAKING.
July 18, 2009 - Vergennes
French Heritage Day: Explore
French culture with food, music,
dancing, exhibits, and much more.
September 18-20, 2009
Festival of Nations: Native
Americans, French, British,
Canadians, and Americans celebrate
their diverse heritage in Addison, VT
and Crown Point, NY, on both sides
of the Lake Champlain Bridge.
MORE EVENTS AND DETAILS AT
CELEBRATECHAMPLAIN.ORG
LAKE CHAMPLAIN COMES TO LIFE.
This winter Vermont kicks off the 400th anniversary commemoration
of Samuel de Champlain’s historic visit to the lake that now bears his
name. The Quadricentennial begins on New Year’s Eve and continues
throughout 2009. Enjoy special live performances, heritage festivals,
lectures, recreation of all kinds and so much more. Plan your Lake
Champlain winter adventure at celebratechamplain.org.
CELEBRATECHAMPLAIN.ORG
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