Rogers Island is located in the Hudson River directly opposite the site of old Fort Edward, one of the largest British built fortifications in North America during the French & Indian War.  During the height of troop build up, Fort Edward became the third largest city in this country behind New York City and Boston.  To accommodate all of the soldiers at the fort, construction extended to the Island where additional barracks, storage buildings, hospitals and a blockhouse were built.

From 1756 to 1759 Rogers Island was the base camp for Major Robert Rogers and his company of Rangers. It was here that Rogers composed his "Ranging Rules" in 1757, detailing his method of training and rules of order which marked a change from the British way of confronting an enemy on the battlefield.  These "Ranging Rules", now known more commonly as "Standing Orders" form the basis of military tactics adopted by our modern Special Operations Forces.

Come and relive that time by visiting a French & Indian War Encampment Sept. 25-26 at the Rogers Island Visitors Center. The Visitors Center, which contains historical displays and archaeological artifacts detailing Fort Edward’s earliest known Native American inhabitants through the Revolutionary War, is open to the public Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and Sundays 1:00 - 4:00 PM. (open daily from June to August). Admission is free! For more information check out our website at www.rogersisland.org