On December 13, 2008, an unveiling ceremony was held for two new historic signs, erected by the Washington County Historian’s Office, in Huletts Landing and the Town of Dresden. The signs tell the story of the famous French and Indian War event, the Rogers’ Rangers Trek, that took place in Huletts Landing in 1758. One sign is located at the southern rest area, on Rt. 22 in Dresden, and the other sign was placed in the Washington County Park at Hulett’s Landing.
Capt. Robert Rogers led his rangers up Lake George to Hulett’s Landing where over a period of three days they hauled their five boats over the mountains to Lake Champlain.
The signs go into detail of how this tremendous effort was accomplished. Participating in the unveiling were Commissioner Paul Loding of the New York State French and Indian War Commemoration Commission, Dresden Town Historian Agnes Peterson, Washington County Deputy Historian Loretta Bates and Washington County Historian Dona Crandall.
Bravos to Dresden Town Supervisor, Bob Banks, for helping to secure the funding.