Ep -6 The March to Fort Bull - The Journey Begins

A little-known battle during the beginning of the French and Indian War in New York State played a significant role in the fur trade between the French, the Dutch, and the English at that time.
In 1756, a young French Lieutenant, Gaspard Joseph Chaussegros de Lery, was stationed at Fort La Presentation, located at the confluence of St. Lawrence and Oswegatchie Rivers, and what was at that time northern New York State. It would be from that fort that Lieutenant de Lery would at the request of the King, lead an army of 362 men on a treacherous journey of 130 miles, to capture a small fort, named Fort Bull that was occupied by a tiny garrison of thirty men. Fort Bull was a small stockade-built fort that held supplies and ammunition, such as cannon balls, shells, grenades, and gunpowder to support the English in the war and their trade efforts. De Lery’s journey from La Presentation, down the western side of New York State in the winter of March of 1756 to attack Ft. Bull was a formidable task due to hunger, sickness among his men, desertions, and relentless, blustery cold.

John DeCharo, (R.I.P. My Friend) my cohost, and I along with our film crew, devoted weeks traveling de Lery’s route, and metal detecting along the way.

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"Dear Frank and John,
My family feels blessed to have watched your TV video series, Fort Bull. That video series and the rest of the videos would be a great way to teach and stimulate students to learn the early history of our country.
I have requested that our local school libraries have the Exploring History’s Treasures DVDs for lending.
Thank you, God bless.
Carl A.
PA.”

“Hey, Frank,
Thanks for speaking to my 9th-grade history classes. The students loved your talk and “The March to Ft. Bull” DVD. You magically captured their interest with your knowledge. And your use of the artifacts and the metal detector was an added bonus for them to see.
Anytime that I can help students excitingly connect to history, creates a learning experience they will never forget. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and your time with my students.
Thank You,
Adam, PA Teacher”

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