WELCOME TO
FORT NEW SALEM
Fort New Salem is a representative frontier log house settlement of 19th century West(ern) Virginia. Our 8 acre campus features 17 Appalachian log structures. Thanks for visiting our site.
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NEW SPONSOR FOR 2025
We welcome Salem Ace Hardware as a SEASON SPONSOR for 2025 and appreciate the support given all year long!
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Bennett Cabin
Progress being made on the Bennett Cabin. Join us on May 17 at 1 PM for the dedication of our newest addition to our campus.
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Memorial Day Observance
Join us on May 26 from 11am - noon for this admission free event honoring those men and women who died serving in the military.
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HELP SAVE THE GREEN TREE
We announce our PRESERVE APPALACHIA campaign to restore and reopen the GREEN TREE TAVERN!
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2025 School Tours
Due to extenuating circumstances, our SPRING 2025 School Tours were postponed until 2026, but we are pleased to announce
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QR CODES
We now have QR codes attached to our structures and gardens for our visitors to explore into the rich history behind what you see.
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THANKS WVU EXTENSION
We appreciate the ongoing partnership with the WVU Extension Harrison County Master Gardeners and their work on both the Dye and Apothecary garden. We love the new signs (with QR codes)
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Follow us on Instagram
We are now on INSTAGRAM
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New Chestnut trees planted
We are pleased to partner with the West Virginia Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation and support the rebirth of the American Chestnut Tree with the recent planting of several saplings.
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New Fall Flags
Attendees at our October events saw our new Fall Flags decorating our campus.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Fort New Salem Foundation, Inc. exists to support Fort New Salem in preserving and advancing the educational, historical, cultural and social aspects of Nineteenth Century West(ern) Virginia.
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