Was there an Underground Railroad in the North Country? Yes. The Champlain Valley and Lake Champlain were important passageways in the Northeast that were utilized as part of the extensive Underground Railroad routes which escaped slaves traveled through on their search for … [Read more...] about Underground Railroad in the North Country
Slavery
“Slavery and Race in Colonial America” Focus of Fort Ticonderoga Conference
Fort Ticonderoga will host the Eighth Annual Colonial America Conference for Educators on Friday, May 20, 2016 in the Deborah Clarke Mars Education Center. This day-long conference, while intended for educators, is open to anyone with an interest in helping connect students with … [Read more...] about “Slavery and Race in Colonial America” Focus of Fort Ticonderoga Conference
John Brown Day
Saturday, May 5, 2:00 - 4:00 pm At the John Brown Farm State Historic Site in Lake Placid, NY Attending the event is free. Donations would be appreciated. John Brown Day was created in order to honor two great men-- Frederick Douglass and John Brown. They were … [Read more...] about John Brown Day
Underground Railroad Experience
When: Friday, November 11th, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Where: Outdoor Education Center | Community Events Cost: $5 per person. All ages welcome Share in one of our most popular living history courses. Experience what it was like to be a slave on the run in New York, trying to make … [Read more...] about Underground Railroad Experience