Friends of Ashby's Fort

Friends of Ashby's Fort One of the French and Indian War forts ordered to be built by George Washington.

We offer information and tours of a French and Indian War museum, located on the site of Washington’s first fort built on Virginia’s western frontier 270 years ago.

It was great to be named a Discovery Site for AFNHA during our Reenactor Weekend. Thanks to all our great Reenactors for...
08/30/2026

It was great to be named a Discovery Site for AFNHA during our Reenactor Weekend. Thanks to all our great Reenactors for supporting Ashby’s Fort Museum!

08/30/2026

We were honored to be named one of the Discovery Sites of the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area. Logan Smith of AFNHA did the ribbon cutting. Thank you Logan!

Love this new hands-on display on colonial locks and so will any kids in your group. This lock was made to be kid-friend...
08/01/2026

Love this new hands-on display on colonial locks and so will any kids in your group. This lock was made to be kid-friendly as the key can be turned to throw the deadbolt over and over. Come check it out!

08/01/2026

How did colonists get news in the 1700's?

Many thanks to the many visitors and great reenactors and vendors for Fort Ashby Days today. If you missed it today, ple...
05/03/2026

Many thanks to the many visitors and great reenactors and vendors for Fort Ashby Days today. If you missed it today, please come tomorrow - we will be open 11-3.

04/04/2026

Come see the best Irish band you may ever see - Shanty Irish on Saturday, April 25th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are free but limited, so reserve yours now!

https://www.fortashby.org/upcomingevents

03/19/2026

Someone named Alison Roland is claiming to be with Ashby’s Fort Museum and is charging vendors for space at Fort Ashby Days. We don’t know who this is - it’s a scam. All of our spaces are filled. Sorry that there are people out there who do stuff like this. 😡

Thank you, Community Trust Foundation for all you do!
03/18/2026

Thank you, Community Trust Foundation for all you do!

History lives in the places that tell our story.

The Community Trust Foundation is proud to launch the Friends of Ashby’s Fort Project Fund, supporting the preservation and interpretation of one of Mineral County’s most important historic landmarks.

🔗 Read the full story: https://ctfinc.org/ctf-announces-friends-of-ashbys-fort-project-fund/

03/14/2026

We are open for the season! Stop by and learn about one of the first forts ordered built by young George Washington during the French and Indian War.
M, Th, Fri, Sat 10-4
Sundays 12-4

Check out our latest episode of Fort Talk. This episode explains what Rangers brought with them during the French and I...
03/11/2026

Check out our latest episode of Fort Talk. This episode explains what Rangers brought with them during the French and Indian War. Here's the link:

What did Rangers bring with them to the French & Indian War?

Address

227 Dan's Run Road
Fort Ashby, WV
26719

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13016979292

Website

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