French and Indian War Reenactment & Encampment

About this event

Why not take in the turning of autumn by motoring over to the Upper Hudson Valley and witness a French & Indian War reenactment on Rogers Island, historic home of the US Army Rangers in Fort Edward, New York.

Stand on hallowed ground where Robert Rogers & his Rangers lived and prepared for battle during the French & Indian War. The very land where Major Robert Rogers wrote his Rules of Ranging for his Rangers which are still used today by our US Army Rangers and Special Forces.

Reenactors representing the British, French, Provincial soldiers, Native Indian Allies and camp followers will take you back in time to experience colonial military camp life of the 1750s. Let the sights and sounds draw you to that place in history – the scent of smoke drifting through the trees as meat slowly roasts over campfires, hear the distant crack of Brown Bess musket fire as the pungent scent of gunpowder lingers in the air.

Note the musketry, the tomahawks, the swords and other camp tools of the day.

On Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. watch as the soldiers demonstrate battle scenarios. Weapons, cannon and naval bateaux exhibitions will take place throughout the day while the camp followers perform their daily duties. Feel free to interact with the reenactors before and after the military demonstrations. Please bring your children and grandkids to learn about our American history!

The hours are 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. rain or shine. Visitors Center and parking are free of charge, food & refreshments are available for purchase.

Restrooms are available and the park is handicapped accessible. Bring your own chairs!

Enjoy the exhibits in our Visitors Center! We are a 501 C3 non-profit organization and donations are gratefully accepted in the museum. 11 Rogers Island Drive, Fort Edward, New York. www.rogersisland.org or call 518-747-3693 for more information.