Friends of Ashby's Fort

09/05/2026

Now that we are affiliated with Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, we are tied in with the National Parks passport stamp program. So if you have one of these, come get it stamped in our visitor center!

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!

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?

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. 😡

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