Clinton Community College

  Summer Historical Workshop:

ROGERS’ RANGERS and the FRENCH and INDIAN WAR in the SOUTHERN LAKE CHAMPLAIN REGION

 July 9-13, 2007

 Schoolteachers, business people: especially those involved in the tourist industry, and other historically interested individuals will find this program quite fascinating.  This workshop will focus on the important role the south lake region played during the French and Indian War emphasizing battles and tactics employed by Major Robert Rogers and his Rangers.  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 which focus on the French & Indian War & Major Robert Rogers and his Rangers

·         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.

Registration Deadline: June 22, 2007

Limited to 19 participants.

The Agenda

Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 13

During the five days, site visits will include: Point-au-Fer, Fort Ticonderoga, Rogers’ Island, Fort Chambly, and the Odanak Reserve.  Transportation, site admission, and lunches will be provided.

Registration Information

Cost: $125  This registration fee includes morning and break refreshments, lunches, site admission, 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.