The Fort Edward region is abundant in local history, dating back from the French and Indian Wars.   The present village of Fort Edward was called "Wahcoloosencoochaleva", or The Great Carrying Place" because it was the starting point of a portage between the Hudson River and Lake Champlain.  The Great Carrying Place became a most important strategic military base of operations throughout the 18th Century.

Fort Edward is proud of its Heritage and several local organizations have taken careful steps to document and display the important part that Fort Edward played in the early years of the Country.

• The Old Fort House Museum is located on Lower Broadway  and features a five building complex of local artifacts including a "Toll Keepers" house from 1840.
• The Fort Edward Free Library is located at 23 East Street in the Village. Aside from the standard collections, there is a large selection of children's books as well as an extensive selection of audio books.
• Roger's Island Visitor's Center is located at 11 Rogers Island Drive in Fort Edward and their phone number is 518-747-3693.
• Enjoy a sunny day of relaxing or an evening filled with music at the Fort Edward Yacht Basin located on the Hudson River.