Fort New Salem Foundation, Inc. will assist Fort New Salem in preserving and advancing the educational, historical, cultural and social aspects of Nineteenth Century West(ern) Virginia.
Fort New Salem is a representative frontier log house settlement of nineteenth century North Central Western Virginia/West Virginia. The village of over
15 relocated log structures was created as an extension of the Salem International University campus.
Since December 2005, Fort New Salem has been under the private ownership of
the Fort New Salem Foundation, Inc. It is a living history outdoor museum interpreting the history, crafts and lifestyles of the area. The settlement is surrounded by tree covered hills and takes its visitors into another lifetime when work and leisure activities reflected the values and traditions of the community and the Appalachian culture of her people. Historically, among the numerous seasonal activities held at the fort is "The Spirit of Christmas in the Mountains". This nationally recognized event is a joyous celebration of the traditional folk-ways found in observance of Christmas in West Virginia. Fort New Salem is currently closed
on a day to day basis but hosts numerous tours and special events annually. "The Storehouse - The museum store at Fort New Salem traditionally features West Virginia Arts, fine and folk art and museum reproductions
