2009 is here! Time to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's arrival to the region in 1609. Celebrations are underway in New York and Vermont and the Richelieu region of Quebec.

Visit these websites for more information on hundred of events, many of which are FREE to the public!

Vermont Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Events

Lake Champlain Region - New York Events

Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Commission

The Lake Champlain Basin Program is a proud supporter of many events and educational programs, including the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum's Discover 1609 Tour (see schedule)! Click here to read about other recent grants.

Learn More About Samuel de Champlain and the Event

• Timeline: The Life of Samuel de Champlain, 1567-1635 (2 MB PDF)
• Hélène Boullé: Champlain’s Young Bride in New France (195 KB PDF)
• VT Quadricentennial Commission Strategic plan
• Samuel de Champlain - Adventurer in New France (America's Historic Lakes website)