Welcome to Ashby's Fort Museum.
Join our exploration of the first fort George Washington ordered to be built in Virginia in the French and Indian War.
The Friends of Ashby's Fort exists to support the Ashby's Fort Museum and historical site, to educate the public about our predecessors who were pioneers in this land, to honor the struggle of settlers and Native Americans on the frontier, and to preserve, interpret, and bring to life the cultural heritage of the site as a legacy for future generations.
Hours:
April 4 - October ​26, 2025​
Closed for Winter Season
Friday 10-4
Saturday 10-4
Sunday 12-4
Admission:
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Adults - $5.00
Families - $10.00
Groups of 2 or more - $10.00
Kids under 16 - Free
Members - Free
We have added an easy way to become a member of Ashby's Fort! Check out our Memberships page and find out how to get involved and support the Fort.
And the Winner is...
We would like to thank everyone who bought tickets for the Rifle Raffle. We drew for the winner during our last concert of the season featuring the Frostburg State University Chamber Singers, who performed a beautiful holiday concert and led the audience in several carols. The winner of the beautiful reproduction flintlock rifle was Martin Townsend of Fort Ashby. Congratulations Martin!
Check out the West Virginia Talk Podcast, where James and Jerry interview Randy Crane of Ashby's Fort Museum.
2023 Archaeology Results Video
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The brick walkway leading from the new Edgell and Irma Pyles Visitor Center to the Old Museum building and the Fort site offers us all a unique opportunity to be remembered for generations to come.
The Friends of Ashby’s Fort invites you to sponsor a brick engraved with your own name or that of a loved one or of your organization.
Your brick will be placed in the walkway for visitors to see. It is a wonderful way to honor individuals and families, service organizations, fallen heroes, churches, clubs, businesses and associations for a century or more. One brick already ordered honors a local police department. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.
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Each brick costs only a modest $50. You may order multiple bricks with the same inscription or with each brick different. The cost is the same. For more information, call 304-303-3366.
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I would like to support Ashby's Fort by ordering a brick!
