Clinton Community College

  Summer Historical Workshop:

Benedict Arnold in the South Lake Champlain Region

July 23-27, 2007

School teachers, business people: especially those involved in the tourist industry, and other historically and culturally interested individuals will find this program quite fascinating.  This workshop will focus on Benedict Arnold and the Revolutionary War.  Special attention will be given to the importance of site visitation in the translation of tangible history.

After completion of this workshop, you will be able to:

·         Create a curriculum or program utilizing local historical resources and sites

·         Conduct local historical field trips or tours that focus on the Benedict Arnold and the Revolutionary War.

·         Network with national and local historians, museum and site experts, and education professionals

This workshop is sponsored by Clinton Community College and made possible through a generous grant from the South Lake Champlain Trust, Inc.

The Agenda

Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27

During the five days, site visitations will include: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Fort Ticonderoga, Saratoga National Battlefield, & Skenesborough. Transportation, site admission, and lunches will be provided.

 Registration Information

Cost: $125  The registration fee includes morning and break refreshments, lunches, site admissions, and transportation for this five-day program.

Educational Credits

 In-service credits are available through the North Country Teachers Resource Center.  Fees for registration and in-service credits are the responsibility of the participant.  For in-service credit, please check first with your district office and contact the NCTRC.