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Nearby Historical Sites

George Washington's Office, Winchester, VA

Visit Colonel Washington's Office in Winchester, VA, used from September, 1755 through December, 1756 while Fort Loudoun was being built.  A real gem!

Fort Edwards Museum, Capon Bridge, WV

Visit an important link in the chain of Forts on the Virginia frontier during the French & Indian War.

Fort Bedford Museum, Bedford, PA

Visit a great museum about all things Bedford.

Fort Frederick, Big Pool, MD

Visit a colossal stone French & Indian war fort located in Big Pool, Maryland.

Allegany Museum, Cumberland, MD

On your way through Cumberland, check out the Allegany Museum right off I-68.  So much happened in this town, you'll just have to stop in and see!

Fort Ligonier, Ligonier, PA

This French & Indian war fort has an excellent museum with priceless collections.  A must see.

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George Washington's Office, Winchester, VA

Visit Colonel Washington's Office in Winchester, VA, used from September, 1755 through December, 1756 while Fort Loudoun was being built.  A real gem!

Fort Edwards Museum, Capon Bridge, WV

Visit an important link in the chain of Forts on the Virginia frontier during the French & Indian War.

Fort Bedford Museum, Bedford, PA

Visit a great museum about all things Bedford.

Fort Frederick, Big Pool, MD

Visit a colossal stone French & Indian war fort located in Big Pool, Maryland.

Allegany Museum, Cumberland, MD

On your way through Cumberland, check out the Allegany Museum right off I-68.  So much happened in this town, you'll just have to stop in and see!

Fort Ligonier, Ligonier, PA

This French & Indian war fort has an excellent museum with priceless collections.  A must see.

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Other Partner Links

Virginia Regiment - George Mercer's Company

Historical French & Indian War Re-enactment Group.

The French & Indian War Foundation

Preserving and interpreting the Colonial history of Virginia's Frontier.

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Other Nearby Attractions

Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

Beautiful train ride through the Trough, where you're sure to see bald eagles.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Journey Back Through Time.  Leaving Cumberland, the route travels west through a breach in the Allegheny Mountains over an iron truss bridge, around Helmstetter’s Horseshoe Curve and through the 914 foot Brush Tunnel under Piney Mountain.

C & O Canal National Park

Stop by the visitor's center to discover how the canal became a super-highway for goods and raw materials between Washington, DC and the west.  Hikers and cyclists love the towpath trail which leads from Washington to Cumberland, then on to Pittsburgh via the Great Allegheny Passage Trail.

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Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

Beautiful train ride through the Trough, where you're sure to see bald eagles.

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad

Journey Back Through Time.  Leaving Cumberland, the route travels west through a breach in the Allegheny Mountains over an iron truss bridge, around Helmstetter’s Horseshoe Curve and through the 914 foot Brush Tunnel under Piney Mountain.

C & O Canal National Park

Stop by the visitor's center to discover how the canal became a super-highway for goods and raw materials between Washington, DC and the west.  Hikers and cyclists love the towpath trail which leads from Washington to Cumberland, then on to Pittsburgh via the Great Allegheny Passage Trail.

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Local Restaurants

Castiglia's

Great casual Italian food.  Huge portions, low prices.  Located in Keyser, WV.

The Crabby Pig

Ribs and Seafood, conveniently located off I-68 in Cumberland, MD.

Ottaviani's

Wonderful New York style Italian Restaurant.  High end, reasonably priced, fabulous atmosphere.

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Lodging

Fairfield Inn, Cumberland. MD

The Fairfield is conveniently located just off I-68 in Cumberland, MD.

Comfort Inn & Suites

New Comfort Inn in LaVale, MD.

Bruce House Inn

An 1840 Federal style Inn, located in the heart of Cumberland, MD.

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Contact Us:

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  • Friends of Ashby's Fort

Friends of Ashby's Fort is a private, not for profit 501(c)3 organization, funded by admission, donations, and museum store purchases. It is not affiliated with federal, state or local government.

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© Copyright 2018 - 2025 by

Friends of Ashby's Fort.

Friends of Ashby's Fort

227 Dan's Run Rd.,

Fort Ashby, WV 26719

Tel: 301-697-9292

Email: friends@fortashby.org

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Mail:

Friends of Ashby's Fort

PO Box 40

Fort Ashby, WV 26719

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Friday          10 - 4

Saturday      10 - 4

Sunday        12 - 4

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Hours:

(March - November)

Admission:

Adults (16 and over) - $5

Families or groups of 2 or more - $10

Members - Free

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