FORT NEW SALEM

SALEM, WV

Fort New Salem is an open-air museum located in Salem, West Virginia. It is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the early settlers and pioneers who lived in the region. The museum covers an area of 18 acres and features a collection of over 20 historic buildings, including cabins, barns, a blacksmith shop, a schoolhouse, and a gristmill.

Visitors to Fort New Salem can explore the exhibits and learn about the daily life of early settlers in the region. They can also watch demonstrations of traditional crafts and skills, such as spinning, weaving, and woodworking. The museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including reenactments, festivals, and concerts.

Fort New Salem was established in the 1970s by a group of local residents who were passionate about preserving the region's history. Today, it is run by a non-profit organization and staffed by volunteers. The museum is open to the public from May through October, and admission fees are used to support the ongoing preservation and maintenance of the historic buildings and exhibits.

FORT NEW SALEM is a History Museum in SALEM WV. US MID #8405400249

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 58,852 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 3047825245

FORT NEW SALEM FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 186
SALEM
WV
26426-0186

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