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From: "Brooks, Monica" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 9:10 AM
Subject: news from the Fort Ashby Chapter, DAR
> The Fort Ashby Chapter DAR is hosting the 250th celebration of Ashby's
> Fort - 1755 on Saturday, June 18, 2005 from 10:00am until 5:00pm.
>
> Of 69 forts ordered built by George Washington to protect the Potomac
> valley region during the French & Indian War, Ashby's fort barracks is
> the only piece that remains.
>
> Tour the 1755 barracks with The Wills Creek Detachment of historical
> re-enactors, visit an antique gun show, see colonial crafts, view
> multi-media history presentations, enjoy variety foods. There will be
> traditional music, sheep to shawl and much more.
>
> The village of Fort Ashby, WV is located on Rte 28 between Cumberland,
> MD & Romney, WV. For information call (304)298-3836
>
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