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Subject:
Colinal fortifications book
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Mary Moyars-Johnson <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 7 Jun 2006 16:03:12 -0400
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A forthcoming book which might contain useful background information
is  "Colonial Fortifications in North America: 1562-1763,"
edited by Veronique Desplanne. The book  is to be published by the
Johns Hopkins University Press in 2007. Since I was involved in
writing about New France, I cannot speak to the completeness of
coverage of forts in Virginia but I do remember an extensive,
comprehensive index.


Mary Moyars-Johnson  (MMJ)




On Jun 7, 2006, at 10:00 AM, Tom and Marta Kastner wrote:

> Lonny,
> I have asked the APVA to consider a state wide survey of all the old
> frontier forts of VA  and such measures as might be warranted to
> preserve an important aspect of our historical heritage. Any comments
> you might care to further this recommendation should be forwarded
> to the
> APVA HQ in Richmond.
>
> Tom Kastner
>
>
> Lonny J. Watro wrote:
>
>> Saturday, June 17th, 2006, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
>>
>> Ashby's Fort - 1755 Barracks will be open for tours thoughout the
>> day.
>>
>> In the field behind the Barracks, there will be Colonial crafts,
>> blacksmithing, spinning demonstrations, herb workshop, art
>> traditional music, and the Wills Creek Detatchment encampment of
>> re-enactors. Plus much more!
>>
>> Dr. Greg Adamson will be available from 12:30 until 3:00 to
>> explain the work of an archeologist and reveal some of the traces
>> of history left in the earthen dig next to the Barracks.
>>
>> At 2:00 PM, Steffi Ridgel will lead an herb workshop at the Barracks.
>>
>> Proffessor Jim Hoey will give an updated multi-media presentation
>> on the times and events of Ashby's Fort --- scheduled for 3:00 PM
>> in the Lions Club room at the Community Hall.
>>
>> Come and help us celebrate!
>> More information: (304) 298-3836
>> Location: Village of Fort Ashby - Route 28 between Cumberland, MD
>> and Romney, WV
>>
>> (Note: I've been asked to post this by the planners of this event)
>>
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