Historic Fort Edwards

Historic Fort Edwards Fort Edwards is the site of a French and Indian War fort in present-day Capon Bridge, WV. Near here on April 18, 1756, Capt.

Named for settler Joseph Edwards, Fort Edwards was part of a chain of frontier forts in the Virginia backcountry under the command of George Washington, then Colonel of the Virginia Regiment. John Mercer and sixteen soldiers were killed in an ambush by French soldiers and their Indian allies. The Fort Edwards Foundation, founded in November 1995, preserves, protects, and interprets the site. It al

so sponsors a number of events throughout the year to help educate the public about Fort Edwards and the people who lived there. The Visitors Center, which displays a number of artifacts excavated from the site and also includes a small bookstore and gift shop, is open on weekends from late June to early October. A walking path outside the Center leads visitors to the partial re-construction of the fort's stockade wall

For more information, please go to www.fortedwards.org.

Some good things happening next door in Hardy County, Sunday April 12.
04/09/2026

Some good things happening next door in Hardy County, Sunday April 12.

We would like to extend a special thanks to Boy Scout Troop 45 for their community service at Fort Edwards, helping us w...
03/15/2026

We would like to extend a special thanks to Boy Scout Troop 45 for their community service at Fort Edwards, helping us with much needed trail maintenance. The young men enjoyed a weekend of camping and fellowship despite some windy conditions. What a fine group of youth! Huzzah and keep up the good work!

Big thanks to Ryan Williams for his George Washington presentation and all who came out for our Annual Meeting. Board me...
01/11/2026

Big thanks to Ryan Williams for his George Washington presentation and all who came out for our Annual Meeting. Board members and officers were elected after the presentation. We have big plans for 2026. If you are interested in becoming a member or volunteer email us at https://fortedwards.org/contact-us/

Good times at the Romney Summer Harvest Festival! Stop in and see us today 8/3 9am to 4pm on the grounds of Taggart Hall...
08/03/2025

Good times at the Romney Summer Harvest Festival! Stop in and see us today 8/3 9am to 4pm on the grounds of Taggart Hall.

Fort Edwards wine and cheese reception yesterday included tour of 1780s house and artifacts from nearby 1600s Indian vil...
05/25/2025

Fort Edwards wine and cheese reception yesterday included tour of 1780s house and artifacts from nearby 1600s Indian village.

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Coldstream Road
Capon Bridge, WV
26711

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