Exploring the Maritime Archaeology of the Richelieu River and Lake Champlain Valley: Ongoing Research

Part of: Society for Historical Archaeology 2024

This collection contains the abstracts of the papers presented in the session entitled "Exploring the Maritime Archaeology of the Richelieu River and Lake Champlain Valley: Ongoing Research," at the 2024 annual meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology.

While sitting on two different countries, Canada and the United States, the landscape of the Richelieu River and Lake Champlain Valley have often been part of the same network. This region witnessed the passage of people, interconnecting transportation and military conflicts which have left an enduring legacy up to today.

This session will showcase archaeological projects exploring the maritime cultural heritage of the Richelieu River and Lake Champlain Valley by highlighting the interconnectedness of human interaction through archaeology. Focus will be given to ongoing research to provide an occasion for scholars to engage with each other as their projects are evolving.