Champlain Celebration July 4 .09 Burlington Vt.
Local History Collection
Published Materials
Identifier
2016.72.1
Date
1909;1909 (Exact Date;Postmark Dates)
Object Type
Postcards
Description
Black and white real photo postcard depicting a parade of men dressed in colonial European and Native American attire. Handwritten caption, "Champlain Celebration July 4. 09 Burlington Vt." on lower edge of front. Postmarked October 1909.
Dimensions
13.7 cm (W)
8.6 cm (H)
Material
Photograph
Notes
In July 1909, the Burlington community celebrated the 300th anniversary of the European discovery of Lake Champlain by Samuel de Champlain with a series of events, including this parade.
Library of Congress Subject Heading
Champlain tercentenary celebrations [info:lc/authorities/subjects/sh85022459]
Subject
Burlington, Vt. -- Events (depicts)
