Rogers
Island Visitors Center 11 Rogers Island Drive Fort Edward, NY 12828
ADMISSION TO ALL EVENTS: Free - (donations
 accepted
to offset costs!) 747-3693
DIRECTIONS: From
I-87: Exit 17N onto Rt.9 North. Right turn at first traffic light onto Rt. 197
East. Right turn on Rogers Island after crossing first bridge. From Rt.4: In
village of Fort Edward take Rt. 197 West. Left turn on Rogers Island just before
the second bridge.
ACCESSIBILITY: Wheelchair accessible, wheelchair accessible restrooms.
Strollers are allowed.
FACILITIES: rest rooms, picnic tables, gift shop
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2010 Schedule of Events
Last updated 6/23/2010
February 6, 2010 – 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala Join us in
the Fort William Henry Resort's White Lion Room for a great evening with special
music, silent auction and exceptional food in a beautiful setting. Be
there as we unveil the plans for the Visitors Center and see what the future
holds for the home of Rogers Rangers!
June 13, 2010 – Rogers Rangers Challenge! A run, paddle and
bike Triathlon. Begins with a run/hike over Buck Mountain, then canoe/kayak
from Fort Ann Beach along the east shore of Lake George, and finally bike
approximately 30 miles to Rogers Island Visitors Center in Fort Edward! $60.00
per participant. Pre-registration required. Click
here for the official results!
July 5 - August 13 - SUNY Adirondack Archaeological Field
School 12:30 pm Weekdays Weekday lectures for the
Archaeological Field School are open for the public to attend. Visit with
the diggers and enjoy their lunchtime talks on various historical and
archaeological topics.
July 31 - August 2 -
The Great Carrying Place "Coming Home" Pow Wow
Click here
for
full schedule and here for the
PowWow poster.
10am-10pm Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday.
Experience a Native American PowWow! Enjoy the sounds of the
Drums and Singers, and the sight of proud, energetic, colorful Dancers, as
they step and sway, or kick up their heels in their particular style.
Dance sessions begin at 1:00 and 7:00 on Saturday and 12:00 on Sunday. Native
vendors with a variety of crafts and gifts will be available. Plan to
arrive early and stay late, and please bring a chair or blanket for your
comfort.
Please
note: The admission to the Pow Wow is free, but there will be a
$5.00
parking fee for
on-site parking. Free parking is available throughout the village of Fort
Edward and its just a short walk to the Visitors Center.
August 15 – RIVC Golf Tournament at the
Wedgewood Golf Course Proceeds from this event will go towards the
purchase of the French & Indian War sutler’s (merchant) site that was a part of
the fortifications at Fort Edward.
September 25-26 - "The End of the Campaign" French & Indian War
Encampment 10:00am– 4:00 pm. Join us as reenactors re-create life
in a 1758 French & Indian War camp on Rogers Island at Fort Edward. Enjoy the
smells as meals are prepared over open camp fires and listen to stories of 18th
century camp life. Hear the musket fire as work parties are attacked beyond the
fort and watch as the British and Provincial soldiers, along with their Native
American allies, hurry to their defense.
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