The Lord Howe incident was on fields east of the Hague Road, where the original encounter between Lord Howe and French troops is believed to have taken place.

"It might be one of the finest achievements we held in our town," Dedrick said. "It was phenomenal for our businesses."

Any funds raised by Bearor's talk will go to the town's 2009 Samuel de Champlain celebration, he said.

"He's doing this as a donation to the Town of Ticonderoga."

Bearor is expected to touch on the controversy of Rogers' Slide, where Bearor allegedly eluded pursuing Indians after the Battle on Snowshoes by appearing to slide down a high rock face from Bald Mountain to Lake George.

"I'm anxious about what Bob has to say about that event," Dedrick said. "This will be a great event for the town and the county."

Dedrick said he's been getting calls about the talk and is preparing seating for at least 150 people.

"Bob and Holly have been great friends to the North Country."

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