Winchester's Fort Loudoun - French & Indian War Foundation Friends

03/22/2026

03/22/2026

TODAY The Archaeological Society of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley Chapter will have a speaker on March 22 at 2:00 at Stephen’s City United Methodist Church on Main Street.
Mike Clem, Eastern Regional Archaeologist at Virginia Department of Historic Resources, will speak on the Eyreville site, 1600s , on the Eastern shore. Event Open to the public.

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

With your support, we continue to push forward with the maintenance and improvements needed on this important historical site. The committees have been busy meeting throughout this winter to identify the needs, set priorities and look towards the near and far future of this historical property.

03/19/2026

These folks are supporters of the Fort site and do tons to honor veterans of all ages. Reach out and contact them for info. https://coloneljameswoodii.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQpSY1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFOGU5M0JrRTJhTHNYR2l5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhVUfqYAjfSEr-rEBDgsybtUxL6CmXTdhRbH55mjw28uHWcMfp9MoY2IF15r_aem_RA43MzrcPD5aE9aIrmwFwg

Chartered in 2007, the Colonel James Wood, II Chapter has grown into one of the best chapters in the state of Virginia, being named best chapter 9 times in 13 years and receiving numerous awards. Based in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, the Chapter covers a five county area of Frederick, Clarke, Pag...

03/18/2026

“Upon all new settlements the Spaniards make, the first thing they do is build a church. The first thing the Dutch do… is to build them a fort. But the first thing you English do… is to set up a tavern or drinking house.”
Thomas Walduck, 1708 by Alpha History

03/17/2026

Without the actions taken by civic & historically minded folks to create the FIW Foundation and purchase this property in 2002 when it became available, the valuable historical site would have remained just another house along a pretty Wi******er street. With the help of volunteers and supporters we are making great strides and moving forward. Thanks so much to all of you.