Appalachian Blacksmith Association Hammer-In
June 11, 2022 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsWatch some of the best blacksmiths in North Central West Virginia apply their skills. There will be demonstrations throughout the... View Article
Tag Archive: 18th Century
Soap Making and Butter Churning Demo
September 18, 2021 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsJoin us at the fort and see the process of soap making and butter churning as it was done in... View Article
Artist in Residence with Heather Schneider
August 2, 2021 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsCome out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth as historic interpreter and hearth... View Article
Appalachian Blacksmith Association Hammer-In
June 12, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsWatch some of the best blacksmiths in North Central West Virginia apply their skills. There will be demonstrations throughout the... View Article
Metal Engraving Workshop with Doug Anderson
April 24, 2021 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsJoin rifle builder Doug Anderson as he goes through the process and many techniques of a Master Engraver. Students will... View Article
Pricketts Fort Candlelight Christmas Tour
December 5, 2020 5:00 pm Leave your thoughtsPricketts Fort is hosting their annual candlelight tour of the fort. Bring the family and enjoy a special interpreter-led candlelight... View Article
18th-Century Christmas Tour
December 4, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsEnjoy an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th-century fort and the 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors... View Article
18th-Century Christmas Tour
December 3, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsEnjoy an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th-century fort and the 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors... View Article
18th-Century Christmas Tour
December 2, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsEnjoy an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th-century fort and the 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors... View Article
18th-Century Christmas Tour
December 1, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsEnjoy an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th-century fort and the 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors... View Article
18th-Century Christmas Tour
November 30, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsEnjoy an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th-century fort and the 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors... View Article
18th-Century Christmas Tour
November 29, 2020 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsEnjoy an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th-century fort and the 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors... View Article
Pricketts Fort Candlelight Christmas Tour
November 28, 2020 5:00 pm Leave your thoughtsPricketts Fort is hosting their annual candlelight tour of the fort. Bring the family and enjoy a special interpreter-led candlelight... View Article
Celebrate a Colonial Christmas
November 20, 2020 11:44 am Leave your thoughtsHistory comes to life at Pricketts Fort State Park in Fairmont, and this holiday season, see how our ancestors celebrated this time... View Article
Preserving History at Pricketts Fort
August 20, 2020 3:12 pm Leave your thoughtsHistory is a precarious thing. It is essential to preserve the memory of the past so future generations can truly... View Article
18th C. Candlelight Christmas Tour
November 30, 2019 5:00 pm Leave your thoughtsSee how the holidays were once celebrated during a candlelit tour of the fort and Job Prickett House. Last ticket... View Article
18th Century Colonial Ball
November 16, 2019 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsStart the holiday season off with an 18th Century Colonial Ball! The evening will feature live period music and light... View Article
Augusta County Militia
October 5, 2019 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe Augusta County Militia explores the life and times of early Appalachian pioneer Joseph Doddridge. The militia will demonstrate several... View Article
Hearth Cooking Demo
October 3, 2019 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsCome out and tour the fort and watch food being prepared over an open hearth, as it was done in... View Article
Soap Making Demo
September 28, 2019 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsWatch the process of making soap as it was done on the frontier. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4... View Article
Hearth Cooking Demo
September 5, 2019 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsCome out and tour the fort and watch food being prepared over an open hearth, as it was done in... View Article
Hearth Cooking Demo
August 6, 2019 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsCome out and tour the fort and watch food being prepared over an open hearth, as it was done in... View Article
Colonial Kid’s Day
July 3, 2019 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsBring the kids to the fort to experience a day of fun and educational activities. Activities include colonial games and a... View Article
Hearth Cooking Demo
July 2, 2019 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsCome out and tour the fort and watch food being prepared over an open hearth, as it was done in... View Article
Colonial Kid’s Day
June 19, 2019 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsBring the kids to the fort to experience a day of fun and educational activities. Activities include colonial games and a... View Article
Blacksmith Hammer-In
June 15, 2019 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsDuring the Appalachian Blacksmith Association Hammer-In, you have a chance to watch some of the best blacksmiths in North Central West... View Article
8 Attractions Where History Comes Alive in Marion
April 8, 2019 2:13 pm Leave your thoughtsRemember the good ol’ days? You know, way back when pa would shear a sheep, the kids would card it... View Article
Pricketts Fort Candlelight Christmas Tour
November 24, 2018 5:00 pm Leave your thoughtsSee how the holidays were once celebrated during a candlelit tour of the fort and Job Prickett House. Admission: $8... View Article
Up Close and Personal: Pricketts Fort
May 8, 2018 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsIn this blog series, Up, Close and Personal, we’re going to answer some of – what I’m sure are- your... View Article
Spring Events in Marion County!
March 6, 2018 9:37 am Leave your thoughtsSpring is starting to show! Head this way for early spring events, adventures, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and more! Early... View Article
Pricketts Fort Showcases Weaponry Of The 18th Century Frontiersmen
February 16, 2017 7:12 am Leave your thoughtsHear the name Pricketts Fort and you might conjure up the Calvary standing guard to protect the settlers on the... View Article
Don’t Waste A Moment Of The Shortest Month Of The Year!
January 30, 2017 7:35 am Leave your thoughtsLook at the calendar and you might think Marion County is in hibernation mode. But that’s far from the case.... View Article
Celebrate Marion County’s Most Unique Holiday Events
November 29, 2016 9:14 am Leave your thoughtsThe holiday season can get quite hectic to say the least. But here are some unique events you will want... View Article
November Is Filled With Upbeat Music, Patriotic Events And Christmas Merriment
October 31, 2016 7:34 am Leave your thoughtsWinter is coming, but Marion County keeps November warm with upbeat music, patriotic events and Christmas merriment. Upcoming... View Article
15 Reasons to Shop the Pricketts Fort Christmas Market
October 12, 2016 7:46 am Leave your thoughtsBy the decorations in the stores, it’s pretty obvious Christmas is nearing. Before the hecticness of the holidays take over,... View Article