Rogers Island Upcoming Events

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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2011 Schedule of Events

Last updated 1/11/2011

February 5, 2011 – 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! Click here for more information.

June 30 - Grand Re-Opening and 10^th Anniversary Celebration! 7:00-9:00 PM In October of 2010 the Visitors Center closed while construction began on a new 1,430 sq. foot addition. This expansion created a climate controlled area for both our artifact collection and research library and at the same time freed up an additional 580 sq. feet for new exhibit space. Join us for this evening of celebration filled with 18^th century reenactors, musicians and refreshments.

July 24 - Spaghetti & Meatball Fundraising Dinner 4:00-7:00 PM. A joint fundraiser with the Fort Edward Fire Department, enjoy a great meal with all the fixin’s. Plan to arrive in time to hear Matt Rozell’s, a Hudson Falls history teacher and ABC World News “Person of the Week” in 2009, talk “Completing the Circle: Honoring Liberation and Defeating the Legacy of Hitler” $11.00 per person call for reservations 518-747-3693 or stop by to pick up tickets. Location: Fort Edward Fire Department, 116 Broadway. For more information click here

July 31 – RIVC Golf Tournament at the Wedgewood Golf Course - $40 per person includes 18 holes of Fun, Food and Friends! For more information call 518-747-3693.

September 24-25 - "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. 11:00 each day learn how to "Become a Reenactor". Battles at 2:00 each day. Click here for more information.

October 15 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fundraiser Brunch. Join our friends at the Fort William Henry Conference Center in Lake George at a fabulous brunch to benefit the Visitors Center. $20 for adults / $10 kids under 12. There will also be a great silent auction and a talk by the Visitors Center manager, Eileen Hannay, on Duncan Campbell (and his ghost story!) who died in Fort Edward in 1758. Reservations are required - call 518-792-2234 or email rogersisland@gmail.com. Deadline for reservations is October 12. We need your support! Click here for more information.

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June, July & August: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm

September: Wednesday – Friday 10am – 4pm

Closed Oct - April

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11 Rogers Island Drive (off Rte. 197) – PO Box 208, Fort Edward, NY 12828

Phone: 518-747-3693 rogersisland@gmail.com