The French in Illinois: Fort de Chartres 1722-1765 Southern Illinois History- French Colonial Fort

[@vivianlondon9009]

Very Interesting. Thanks for this one!

[@donnadrew2912]

Brings back very fond memories of goods times going to the Rendezvous every June. Native Americans, the French and British reenactments. Good food, activities and crafts. Friends and family went every year for a long time.

[@JulianGower]

Thanks for sharing! I’d love to visit during the Rendezvous! I bet it’s fun!

[@1973bega]

Wow, la présence française ne se situe pas seulement au Québec. Est-ce que l'histoire enseigné dans les écoles parle de cette période de la nouvelle-france qui s'étendait jusqu'en Louisiane? Excellente vidéo.!!!

[@dlbstl]

I went last year. Very good video!

[@johnkeviljr9625]

The Fort s/b flying the French Flag of the time. It is absolutely fantastic. Rifle ports in the wall. Were there any Indian attacks, or British attacks on the Fort?

[@johnellis6959]

Thank you for the tour, that was really cool.

[@johncrow5006]

Cool tour - and I loved the comment about not having to peek through windows, it really made me feel like I was right there with you for this one 😊. Oh, and you definitely have my sympathies over the wasps, too, having been chased by one while I was out shopping earlier today! Finally, may I just say how happy I am to see you back posting these videos again after falling silent for a few weeks. Obviously I don't want to pry into the reasons, but I for one really missed joining you on one of your adventures each week.

[@JulianGower]

It was definitely more spectacular than what I thought it was going to be. And that comment was absolutely for you! Lol. Sorry for the pause but every year my granddaughter and grandson come to stay with me for a month and they are a bit of a handful and take up all my time. You’ll be glad to know that I have been busy and there are more adventures in the shoot!

[@KylePhillips-ww2li]

Been there. Very cool.

[@KylePhillips-ww2li]

Well worth the venture.

[@briankuhlman9791]

It's fascinating!

[@KennethFord-y7c]

Thanks for this!!!!

[@fontgombeenberry33]

Les français ne connaissent pas bien cette magnifique épopée de la Nouvelle France, les toponymes entre l'estuaire du Saint Laurent et celui du Mississipi prouvent que l'Amérique du Nord a failli être francophone ! c'était sans compter sur les anglais et leurs alliés protestants...

[@briankuhlman9791]

Cette est Bien! La Francais! Quoi faire Vous pense? Bien video!!!!

[@corymarler2724]

I’m from the old lead belt in Missouri just across the river and I imagine the fort saw its fair share of our minerals

[@astroworfcraig9164]

Haven't been here in more than 25 years. My have things changed.

[@chadsimmons6347]

Imagine your French,,A river is flooding the outpost,,what do you do? Well make a raft out of wine barrels,,& sing in the rain

[@briankuhlman9791]

No, it's not interesting.

[@bogtrottername7001]

It's only of interest to those with the intelligence to appreciate history.