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Day Trip to Fort Ticonderoga and Narrated Boat Tour on Lake Champlain
Join Leslie C. Johnson, faculty member and secretary of Le Federation Franco-Americaine du New York, to experience living history at Fort Ticonderoga.
This large 18th-century fort was built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in northern New York. The site controlled a river portage between Lake Champlain and Lake George, and was a key battleground in conflicts over trade routes between the British and the French.
Later, we will step aboard a 60-foot, 49-passenger tour boat to travel around the Ticonderoga Peninsula. In 90 minutes, you will enjoy centuries of stories that floated across this ancient lake.
This day trip includes free time to explore the various museums on the fort grounds and a chance to experience the daily routines of 18th century military life, along with a stop at the King’s Garden to explore one of the oldest cultivated landscapes in America. Round-trip bus transportation from the college and a boxed lunch is included with this trip. The bus will return at approximately 6 p.m. Course fee includes $74 materials fee.
$89
Saturday, 10/7, 8:30 a.m. departure
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Historic Huguenot Street
Join Leslie C. Johnson, faculty member and secretary of Le Federation Franco-Americaine du New York, to travel back in time and experience the story of the French Huguenots.
The history of the Huguenots began in 1517 in Wittenberg, Germany, when Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation spread throughout Europe as thinkers such as Luther and John Calvin, a Frenchman, influenced people to break their ties to the Roman Catholic Church and embrace new manners of Christian worship that focused on the central importance of Biblical texts and a personal relationship with God. Calvin was especially important in France where his followers, drawn primarily from the middle class and skilled artisans, came to be called Huguenots.
This day trip inludes free time to explore the museum and gift shop as well as walking the short distance to the streets of New Paltz. Round-trip bus transportation from the college is included with this trip. The bus will return at approximately 6 p.m. Course fee includes $50 materials fee.
$65
Saturday, 10/14, 8:30 a.m. departure
Published: Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:51:13 +0000 by t.bocketti