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There is so much to discover at Pricketts Fort State Park. We can’t wait until you can peek into the... View Article
Men have become tools of their tools – Henry David Thoreau ⛏ Learn more about 18th-century tools at Pricketts Fort.... View Article
Get your one-of-a-kind gifts from some of the regions most talented artists this weekend during Pricketts Fort’s Christmas in October.... View Article
History is the story we tell the future about the past. Hear the stories at @prickettsfort. #frontierlife #mymarionwv #almostheaven Posted... View Article
True or False: Daniel Boone wore a coonskin cap? Learn fun historical facts at @prickettsfort. #frontierlife #mymarionwv #findyourpark Posted to... View Article
So much history behind these walls! Treat yourself today to an afternoon of frontier stories. @prickettsfort #almostheaven #frontierlife #findyourpark #mymarionwv... View Article
It’s no accident that Israel gets as dirty as he does. Find out what goes into this #dirtyjob when you... View Article
Sparks fly as well as the stories. Visit Pricketts Fort this summer to learn more about the western Virginia frontier.... View Article
Pricketts Fort kicks off another exciting season. From demonstrations, to free concerts, to colonial kids games, it’s a calendar of... View Article
Learn skills that early American frontiersmen used to survive at School of the Longhunter, happening April 5-8 at @prickettsfort State... View Article
Even if antique firearms aren’t your thing, the rich history of these fine products can be appreciated by everyone during... View Article
Wander through time with an audio tour of Pricketts Fort. #18thCentury #frontierlife #mymarionwv Posted to Instagram by the Marion County... View Article
With vendors specializing in crafting 18th-century contemporary items such as rifles, gunpowder horns, knives, tomahawks and decorative leather pouches, the... View Article
Life of a frontiersman in the winter. #prickettsfort #frontierlife #fortingup #mymarionwv Posted to Instagram by the Marion County CVB/.
From soap making to dipping candles, getting a fort ready for the winter is hard work. Today watch how candles... View Article
What did the settlers learn from the Native Americans? Get a peek into history today during the interactive & hands-on... View Article
Learn the other side of the frontier tale during Native American Weekend at @prickettsfort. #frontierlife #nativeamerican #GoToWV #mymarionwv #findyourpark Posted... View Article
Great article about @prickettsfort in the November issue of Wonderful West Virginia Magazine. When’s the last time you visited the... View Article
Only 76 days until Christmas! Find one-of-a-kind gifts during Pricketts Fort Christmas in October. Find details about the weekend market... View Article
They’re spinning tales again at Pricketts Fort! #frontierlife #mymarionwv #GoToWV Posted to Instagram by the Marion County CVB/.
Every Tuesday in July, trace our Appalachian cooking traditions way, way back with hearth cooking demos at @PrickettsFort. Bon Appetit!... View Article
It’s a day of smithing demonstrations at Pricketts Fort with the Appalachian Blacksmith Association. #frontierlife #AlmostHeaven #GoToWV #mymarionwv #blacksmith Posted... View Article
Fun times on the frontier with Colonial Kids Games at @PrickettsFort. Every Wednesday in June. #frontierlife #familyfun #kidsgames #mymarionwv #GoToWV... View Article
Watch the process from sheep to shawl this weekend at Pricketts Fort. It starts with the shearing of the sheep... View Article
Calling all West Virginia history lovers – Pricketts Fort is open for the season! #frontierlife #18thcentury #findyourpark #mymarionwv #GoToWV #wvhistory... View Article
Collectible vendors will bring together their best warfare wares for a unique peek into Colonial combat at the Pricketts Fort... View Article
Wander through time with a self-guided audio tour of @prickettsfort. #frontierlife #18thcentury #history #mymarionwv #findyourpark Posted to Instagram by the... View Article
What can you do in February in Marion County that you can’t do any other time of the year? Our... View Article
Experience a frontier holiday with $1 off on your @prickettsfort 18th century Christmas Tour ticket. Show them the ad from... View Article
Let your family create some new sentimental decor for the tree! Register today for the @prickettsfort Christmas Ornament or Needle... View Article
Celebrate holidays like the frontiersmen at Pricketts Fort’s 18th-century #Christmas Dinner & Tour. Candles, simple greenery and costumed interpreters show... View Article
Illuminate the frontier with a candle making demo at Pricketts Fort. Today at the fort from 10 – 1. Be... View Article
The story of West Virginia’s beginning comes to life at @prickettsfort. #WV #frontierlife #findyourpark #livingmuseum #gotowv #mymarionwv Posted to Instagram... View Article
Discover the magic of fire during hearth cooking demonstrations at @prickettsfort. Wednesdays September through October. #hearthcooking #frontierlife #livinghistorymuseum #mymarionwv Posted... View Article
Appalachian root music at its best during Traditional Music Day at @prickettsfort. Musicians will fill the park Saturday 10 –... View Article
What’s now a DIY craft was once a necessity. Today you can watch how soap was made on the frontier.... View Article
How long did it take for your bread to toast this morning? #prickettsfort #breakfast #hearthcooking #frontierlife #mywv #mymarionwv Posted to... View Article
Many of our favorite recipes have been passed down through the generations. Who knows how many of the ones we... View Article
Gardening frontier style! #PrickettsFort #gardening #frontierlife #18thcentury #mymarionwv #mywv Posted to Instagram by the Marion County CVB/.
Make your own history in Marion County while exploring ours. #mymarionwv #gotowv #PrickettsFort #findyourpark #frontierlife Posted to Instagram by the... View Article
Gather frontier recipes during the hearth cooking demos at @prickettsfort. #frontierlife #mymarionwv #mywv Posted to Instagram by the Marion County... View Article
Young travelers can get in touch with their inner explorers as they visit @prickettsfort. #frontier #mymarionwv #findyourpark #frontierlife #18thcentury #explore... View Article
Kids Camp – Everything 18th Century Geared for students in 5th – 9th grade, this 2- day (day) camp will... View Article
Smell the aroma of the frontier today at @prickettsfort #18thCentury #mymarionwv #frontierlife #gotowv Posted to Instagram by the Marion County... View Article
History is the story we tell the future about the past. @prickettsfort has been telling the story of #frontierlife for... View Article
Does your tween have the skills to survive the western Virginia frontier? @prickettsfort is hosting a 2-day (day) camp that... View Article
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