Fort New Salem

06/02/2026

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS 2026

We have made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Weekend of Workshops.

Our event has grown from a blacksmithing “hammer-in” to a full itinerary of workshops.

In 2026, we were without a blacksmith instructor and some other traditional elements so this year it simply would not be the same.

With the date also falling on Father’s Day weekend we felt it best to pause rather than to offer something that does not meet expectations.

We are grateful to the artisans who were willing to participate and are already looking ahead to bringing the event back stronger next year.

05/27/2026

BEEHIVE OVEN AND PAVILION UPDATE - PATIO BRICKS NEEDED

This summer we will be working towards completing and official opening of the beehive oven and pavilion.

We will be finishing the oven dome and a small cover canopy.

We also need to slightly expand the footprint of our pavilion patio.

To expand out the patio we need some additional red bricks.
If you are in the area and have bricks to donate, we seek:

red bricks,
with no masonry perforations,
must have smooth edge (not serrated), and
reasonably have all sides intact

Email us at [email protected]

05/23/2026

Some scenes from last weeks John Randolph Spring Arts Kick Off and Reynolds House Dedication

05/22/2026

Join us for this special event honoring our military personell that lost their life serving our country. This admission free event is brought to you in partnership with the Clarksburg Meuse-Argonne VFW 573 Auxiliary.
The observation starts at 11 AM on Monday, May 25.

We are located 12 miles west of Clarksburg along US Rt. 50, exit at Rt. 23 in Salem
Fort New Salem
81 Settlers Lane
Salem, WV 26426

05/21/2026

Fort New Salem recently hosted the Anne Royall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to our campus for a private tour at which time they held their organizations meeting. The chapter is named after Anne Royall, a pioneer American woman journalist (1769-1864).

05/20/2026

Fort New Salem welcomes Long Reach Federal Credit Union as a program sponsor for Myths of the Mountains 2026, our night tour of unique story telling. We are glad to have your support!

05/16/2026

Pottery cabin is ready plus all the other cabins!

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

SEASON 52 OPENS ON SATURDAY WITH THE 13th ANNUAL JOHN RANDOLPH SPRING ARTS KICK OFF WITH A WHOLE LOT OF "MORE"

More Artisans & Cabins

See our patriotic re-enactors. Hear the firing of black powder!
Unique hands on activities
A performance by the Shinnston Community Band at 3 PM
Puppet show at 11 AM , 1 PM & 2 PM
Special Patriotic children's activities 12 noon and 12:45 - 3 PM
Dulcimer Music
Food Service
Maple Cotton Candy

Open 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday May 16

We invite you to arrive early for special 9:30 AM dedication of the Reynolds house which will include the patriotic color guard and dulcimer performance!

Come Celebrate America 250 with us!

General Admission is $8 with children 10 & under admitted free.

Located 12 miles west of Clarksburg along US Rt. 50, exit at Rt. 23 in Salem
Fort New Salem
81 Settlers Lane
Salem, WV 26426

05/13/2026

FRIENDS OF THE FORT is the volunteer arm of Fort New Salem. They are a talented group of people who clean, cut grass, repair, paint, work our gardens, assist at events, reenact and so much more.

Over the past 2 months, the Friends of the Fort volunteered over 300 hours transforming our campus as we prepared for our 2026 season including.

Our 8-acre campus is refreshed and ready, thanks to FRIENDS OF THE FORT.

We tip our hat to the energetic, hardworking and dedicated members.

https://fortnewsalemfoundation.org/friends-of-the-fort/

We hope you join us Saturday, May 16 for the 9:30 dedication of the Reynolds House and stay for the John Randolph Spring Arts Kick Off (10-4 pm) and see our friends in action.