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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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Open Year Round!

September-May:  Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 4pm

June – August: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm

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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