All posts tagged "Lake Champlain"
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12.0K4Arts and LeisureSix Historic Boats, From Schooners to Submarines
Historic boats are as much a part of New England as Revolutionary battlefields and old taverns. The region has a fascinating maritime...
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21.2K5Business and LaborSix Historic Barns
Thousands of New England’s historic barns have survived severe weather, westward migration, suburban sprawl and competition from corporate agribusiness. Often connected to...
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14.0K4Business and LaborFrederic Tudor in 1806 Brings Cocktails and Ice Cream to the Rest of the World
In 1805, Frederic Tudor decided to make his fortune by selling ice to people in tropical climates. Most people thought the 23-year-old...
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10.5K6New England PlacesSix Gilded Age Gentleman Farms in New England
During the Gilded Age, gentleman farms were an important element of the upper-class lifestyle. They served as formal summer mansions and working...
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14.1KNew England PlacesThe Oldest Lighthouse in Each New England State
The oldest lighthouse in the country would have been in New England had the British not blown it up during the American...
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15.1K5Today's History Highlights ArchiveSusannah Johnson, Indian Captive, Gives Birth in the Wild and Commemorates the Spot 45 Years Later
In August 1754, Susannah Johnson gave birth to a daughter in the Vermont wilderness during a forced march by her Indian captors....
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