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
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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
Hearth Cooking Demo
September 20, 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
Hearth Cooking Demo
September 13, 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
Hearth Cooking Demo
September 6, 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
Hearth Cooking Demo
August 28, 2018 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsCome out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial times. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies.
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
Welcome In The New Year In Marion County
December 20, 2017 11:47 am Leave your thoughtsHappy New Year! Join us as we launch 2018 with entertaining activities and resolutions. New Year’s Eve at... View Article
How Are You Celebrating The Rites of Summer?
May 30, 2017 7:45 am Leave your thoughtsJune ushers in the official start of summer, and with that the annual rite of loading up the car for the... View Article
4 Steps To Grow A Three Sisters Garden Like The Native Americans
May 23, 2017 10:21 am Leave your thoughtsNative Americans practiced companion planting known as a Three Sisters Garden. By inter-planting the trio of corn, beans and squash ,... View Article
March Madness In Marion
February 22, 2017 7:43 am Leave your thoughtsMarch is an exciting month! Buzzer-beaters, unlikely heroes and unthinkable upsets! That’s right, March Madness is getting closer and closer.... 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