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Become a member of the Rogers Island Visitors Center What is Rogers Island Visitors Center and Rogers Island Heritage Development Alliance? The Visitors Center is managed by the non-profit Rogers Island Heritage Development Alliance (RIHDA). The permanent exhibits within the Center tell of the areas earliest known Native American inhabitants, the British fort built here in the 18th century, the renowned Rogers' Rangers who operated from their base camp on this island from mid 1756 until 1759 during the French & Indian War and Fort Edwards role in the Revolutionary War.
Viewing windows into our working archaeological laboratory give visitors an opportunity to see actual artifacts from recent digs in the Fort Edward area as they are being cleaned and processed by volunteer members of the Adirondack Chapter of the New York State Archaeological Association. Membership Benefits: Newsletter with the latest news from Rogers Island Calendar of Events Invitations to Special Events Personalized Membership Cards Seasonal Gift Shop Discount Be a part of Rogers Island Visitors Center and help us preserve this great history! Individual Membership Major Robert Rogers ..$200 Major Rogers is well known as the head of several ranger companies during the French & Indian War and as one of the forefathers of todays Army Rangers. Rogers Rangers $100 The rangers were a specially trained fighting force during the French & Indian War that were skilled in stealth warfare. Rogers Island was the home base for these soldiers from 1756 to1759. Regimental Soldier ... . $50 Many different British units were encamped in Fort Edward, such as the 27th Regiment of Foot who helped to build Fort Edward, and the 55th Regiment from Scotland that trained with the rangers on Rogers Island. Military Family . .$25 Oftentimes the families of the soldiers would follow their loved ones from place to place. (Only the members of your immediate household may be included in this category.) Camp Follower .. $15 Camp followers assisted the soldiers without their families with basic chores (such as laundry) to ease their burden. Student Drummer . $10 Musicians played an important role in daily camp life and on the battlefield. Many of the drummers were young boys. (If you are under 18 (boy or girl!) this is the category for you.)
Business Membership
Fort Edward .. $500 Upon completion Fort Edward was the largest British fort in North America. When fully manned during the French & Indian War Fort Edward became the 3rd largest city in this country. Rogers Rangers $300 Rogers Island was the home base for these Rangers, a specially trained fighting force skilled in stealth warfare. Todays Special Operations Forces still operate under the basic guidelines written by Major Rogers on Rogers Island in 1757. Mohican Indians $200 Prior to European contact, the Hudson Valley due north to Lake Champlain was recognized as Mohican territory. During the French & Indian War the Mohicans sided with the British and many fought with Rogers Rangers. In the Revolutionary War the Mohicans remained loyal to the colonists and fought with the Americans. British Regiment $100 Many different British units were encamped in Fort Edward including the 27th Regiment of Foot who helped to build Fort Edward, and the 55th Regiment of Foot from Scotland that trained with the rangers on Rogers Island. Sutler $50 The first known sutler (merchant) at the Great Carrying Place was John Henry Lydius. He built a trading post to exchange goods with the Native Americans at the site that would later become Fort Edward. The French referred to Lydius trading post as Fort Lydius. Contact Eileen Hannay, Manager, below or download the membership form to join!
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Open Wednesday Saturday 10am 4pm / Sunday 1pm-4pm (open daily June August) 11 Rogers Island Drive (off Rte. 197) PO Box 208, Fort Edward, NY 12828 Phone: 518-747-3693 rogersisland@gmail.com |