Candle Making Demo
October 26, 2019 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsWatch candles being made as it was done on the frontier. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6... View Article
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Hearth Cooking Demo
October 24, 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
October 17, 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
18th C. Christmas in October
October 12, 2019 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe fort will feature a weekend of artisans and craftsmen from the region demonstrating and selling those unique gifts or one-of-a-kind... View Article
18th C. Christmas in October
October 11, 2019 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe fort will feature a weekend of artisans and craftsmen from the region demonstrating and selling those unique gifts or one-of-a-kind... View Article
Hearth Cooking Demo
October 10, 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
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 26, 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
September 19, 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
September 12, 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
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 27, 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 20, 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 13, 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
August 7, 2019 8:00 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
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 31, 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 30, 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 24, 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 23, 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 17, 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 16, 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 10, 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 9, 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 26, 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
June 25, 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
Hearth Cooking Demo
June 18, 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
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 Firearms & Accouterments Show
February 24, 2019 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe annual Pricketts Fort Firearms & Accouterments Show features numerous vendors and craftsmen from the Appalachian area (PA, WV, VA,... View Article
Prickett’s Fort Firearms & Accouterments Show
February 23, 2019 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe annual Prickett’s Fort Firearms & Accouterments Show features numerous vendors and craftsmen from the Appalachian area (PA, WV, VA,... View Article
Pricketts Fort 18th C Firearms & Accouterments Show
February 22, 2019 1:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe annual Prickett’s Fort Firearms & Accouterments Show features numerous vendors and craftsmen from the Appalachian area (PA, WV, VA,... View Article
Candle Making Demonstrations
October 27, 2018 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsWatch the process of candle making and lighting methods of the 18th Century. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4... View Article
Hearth cooking Demonstrations
October 25, 2018 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsHere is your chance to see how meals were prepared on the western Virginia frontier. Recipes are available. Admission: $8... View Article
Gabriel Arthur @ Pricketts Fort
October 21, 2018 2:00 pm Leave your thoughtsHear the story of Gabriel Arthur who is believed to be the first white man to see the Kanawha Valley... View Article
Native American Weekend
October 21, 2018 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsBring the family to the fort to enjoy an interactive history lesson which includes displays, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for... View Article
Native American Weekend
October 20, 2018 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsBring the family to the fort to enjoy an interactive history lesson which includes displays, demonstrations, and hands-on activities for... View Article
Hearth cooking Demonstrations
October 18, 2018 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsHere is your chance to see how meals were prepared on the western Virginia frontier. Recipes are available. Admission: $8... View Article
Christmas in October
October 14, 2018 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe fort will feature a weekend of artisans and craftsmen from the region demonstrating and selling those unique gifts or one-of-a-kind... View Article
Christmas in October
October 13, 2018 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe fort will feature a weekend of artisans and craftsmen from the region demonstrating and selling those unique gifts or one-of-a-kind... View Article
Christmas in October
October 12, 2018 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe fort will feature a weekend of artisans and craftsmen from the region demonstrating and selling those unique gifts or one-of-a-kind... View Article
Hearth cooking Demonstrations
October 11, 2018 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsHere is your chance to see how meals were prepared on the western Virginia frontier. Recipes are available. Admission: $8... View Article
Hearth cooking Demonstrations
October 4, 2018 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsHere is your chance to see how meals were prepared on the western Virginia frontier. Recipes are available. Admission: $8... View Article
Hearth Cooking Demo
September 27, 2018 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsEnjoy the smell of food cooking over an open hearth at the Fort – the way it was prepared during colonial... View Article
Lecture by Dr. Marian Hollinger
September 23, 2018 2:00 pm Leave your thoughtsLecture: Artist George Caleb Bingham by Dr. Marian Hollinger. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the Pricketts Fort Visitor Center as Dr. Marian Hollinger discusses the life and art of artist George Caleb. Bingham’s art is the earliest and finest body of work depicting frontier life in America. (This lecture is free to the public.)
Soap Making Demo
September 22, 2018 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsVisit the fort to watch the soap making process as it was done in the 18th Century. Admission: $8 adults,... View Article