Fort Edwards Foundation, Inc — Local services in Capon Bridge

This was a very nice small reenactment and scenario set in the beautiful village of Capon Bridge, West “Almost Heaven” Virginia. I went with my F&I regiment but portrayed a Native American. I opine that had the weather been a bit drier there would have been more folks out.

We just got the second one in before it poured and so if you come next year bring an umbrella and bug spray. Having chairs there is a thoughtful touch.

Thanks to the Foundation for lunch and providing the toe taping music. It’s definitely a free and close by French and Indian event & living history also in “Wild and Wonderful” West Virginia.

Note: There was graphic violence and a scalping and so for more sensitive people would be a good idea for the cooking...

Can't wait to visit Hampshire County! I'm a descendant of the Hampshire Edwards who's line migrated as "pioneers of the prarie" settling in current day Edwards, Illinois Peoria County. A farming and once coal mining area. Edwards opened the first store outside the family farm at (Edwards Station) in 1851 and was the railroad agent and postmaster. He also built a...

Love this place! The museum is very enlightening. You get to see exactly how the people lived back then. Plenty of books so you can delve into the history of the area. There is a partial mockup of the fort and a garden. Nice place to visit and bring...