FALL FORT DAY, our newest activity, joined our line up in 2023. This one-day event opens the fort at the beautiful time of the year, fall.  Kids and family activities will be featured throughout the day. Costumed interpreters will be available for picture taking. Cabins will be open for touring.

General Admission             $ 8   (10 & under admitted free with paying adult)

HOURS                                10-4

OCTOBER  24, 2026         Saturday   (tenative)

Check back as the 2026 date approaches for an updated schedule.

The 2025 General Admission included the following:

  • Giant maze to navigate
  • Orange colored candle making
  • PUNCH & JUDY Puppet Show
  • Animal Petting Area
  • Wooden Appalachian Toys
  • Turkey Feather Basket Toss
  • Outdoor Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe
  • Make Pottery pumpkins with our potter
  • Face Painting
  • Treat Bags
  • Make Tin Pumpkins with our tinsmiths
  • Paper Marbling
  • Blacksmith demonstration
  • Make a paper star
  • Kids Weaving
  • Cracking Corn
  • Butter churning

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  • Food Service (VFW Auxiliary)
  • Maple cotton candy ($3)
  • Fireplace Donuts (2 for $1)
  • Purchase & decorate a pumpkin shaped cookie ($2)
  • Water and soft drinks ($1)
  • Pumpkins for sale & to decorate ($8)

And yes, we have Apple Butter, made at Fort New Salem, for sale in our gift shop!

Schedule subject to change.

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