Fort Ashby, French and Indian War museum in Fort Ashby, United States.
The fort museum includes original stone foundations, reconstructed log buildings, and exhibits displaying military artifacts from the colonial period.
Colonel George Washington ordered the construction of this strategic frontier fortification in 1755 to protect settlers during the French and Indian War.
The museum presents exhibits about the interactions between European settlers, Native Americans, and military forces during the frontier expansion period.
Located at 227 Dan's Run Road, the museum offers guided tours, educational programs, and monthly concerts in the reconstructed log building.
The museum maintains a collection of period-accurate flintlock rifles, including handcrafted reproductions created by local gunsmiths using 18th-century techniques.
Location: West Virginia
GPS coordinates: 39.50520,-78.76570
Latest update: March 19, 2025 10:28
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