The Online Resource for Historians, Educators, Students and Visitors since 1997
Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of Samuel de Champlain's Explorations on the lake
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 About the Creator of...
America's Historic Lakes
The Lake Champlain and Lake George Historical Site

 

Photo by Jason Millard

Jim Millard has been publishing America's Historic Lakes since early 1997. The site is a direct result of his love for the region's remarkable history and natural beauty. America's Historic Lakes is one small way to give something back to the area.

Jim is a member of the Vermont Historical Society, Clinton County Historical Association, Mount Independence Coalition, and the American Association for State and Local History. Jim is also the webmaster for the Valcour Bay Research Project and the Clinton County Historical Association. He is employed by Saint Michael's College, as a Senior Instructional Technologist.


Jim lives with his wife, Lynn, on Vermont's western shore of Lake Champlain, directly opposite Plattsburgh Bay and Valcour Island. They have six grown children and seven grandchildren.

In addition to the America's Historic Lakes project, Jim is the author of four books- "The Secrets of Crab Island", "Fort Montgomery: Through the years... A Pictorial History of the Great Stone Fort on Lake Champlain", "Lake Passages: A Journey Through the Centuries," and "Bastions on the Border: The Great Stone Forts at Rouses Point on Lake Champlain." Lake Passages, volume 1 of 2 volumes, is a compilation of primary source documents and comprehensive timeline of historical events in the region. Jim recently finished his second, comprehensive volume detailing the history of all of the fortifications in the Rouses Point, New York area — Fort "Blunder", Fort Montgomery, and the never constructed fortifications planned for Stony and Windmill Points. This title- "Bastions on the Border: The Great Stone Forts at Rouses Point on Lake Champlain," will soon be available in bookstores and is now available directly from America's Historic Lakes.

Jim has had articles and photos published in an number of magazines and journals including "Lifelines"- The Journal of the Northern New York American-Canadian Genealogical Society, "The Burning Issues"- Newsletter of the Burning of the Valleys Military Association, and "The Red Hackle"- the regimental magazine of the 42nd Highland Regiment (The Black Watch). Jim has also provided materials for use in museum exhibits in the US and the United Kingdom, atlases, public television documentaries and educational textbooks. He was recently featured in an upcoming History Channel presentation entitled "How the States Got Their Shapes."

It has long been Jim's desire to share his enthusiasm for the remarkable history and incredible beauty of the Lake Champlain and Lake George Regions. It is his earnest desire that this web site will in some way increase your knowledge of and appreciation for this wonderful place.

Top Left: Jim Millard leading tours of the ruins of Fort Montgomery, Rouses Point, NY. These tours are hosted by Adirondack Architectural Heritage and the Rouses Point/Champlain Historical Society. Bottom Left; Jim discusses the fort during one of his presentations. Want to see photos of last year's tours?  October 11 and 12, 2008. Photos by Tim Gonyo at North Woods Digital- click here. By "Dunott" on Webshots- here, and by Jason Millard on Facebook- here.
 

Jim enjoys speaking about the America's Historic Lakes project and the rich history of the Lake Champlain/Lake George region. Jim also enjoys giving personal tours of some of the more unusual locations on the lakes. His popular multimedia presentations are lively and informative. Civic groups and organizations interested in a presentation by Jim can find his contact information listed below.

For a listing of upcoming presentations or tours, click here. Contact Jim about a presentation at your location.

 
 Photo courtesy of Tim Gonyo, Northwoods Digital, Mooers, NY.

 To view more photographs by Jim, check out the following link: Panoramio

Jim's books may be purchased directly from America's Historic Lakes and at select bookstores. A review of Jim's "Fort Montgomery Through the Years" may be found here. Please note that our newest title, "Bastions on the Border..." may not be in bookstores at this time. To order direct from America's Historic Lakes, click here.