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Subject:	Fw: news from the Fort Ashby Chapter, DAR
From:	"Lonny J. Watro" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 9 Jun 2005 09:41:37 -0500
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Brooks, Monica" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
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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