Archaeological discoveries on Rogers Island show Native American hunting and fishing activities dating back approximately to 4000 BC.

[5] Due to the expansion required to house such large numbers of troops, estimated to be 16,000,[3] Fort Edward and Rogers Island became the third largest community in North America, after New York City and Boston.

Evidence found in seven unmarked graves unearthed on Rogers Island in 2006 suggest that the site contains a military cemetery from the time of the French and Indian War.

The Visitors Center also serves as the home base of operations for the Adirondack Community College Archeological Field School for six weeks each summer.

[2] The Rogers Island Visitors Center hosts an annual French & Indian War Encampment each September that has proven to be popular with reenactors and the general public.