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
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18th Century Christmas Tour
December 5, 2021 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsJoin us for an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th-century fort and the 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our... View Article
18th Century Candlelight Christmas Tour
December 4, 2021 5:00 pm Leave your thoughtsBring the family and join us for a special interpreter-led candlelight tour of the 18th-century historic fort and 19th century Job... View Article
Christmas Tour and Hearth Cooking Demo
December 3, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsCome out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared... View Article
18th Century Christmas Tour
November 28, 2021 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsJoin us for an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th-century fort and the 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our... View Article
18th Century Candlelight Christmas Tour
November 27, 2021 5:00 pm Leave your thoughtsBring the family and join us for a special interpreter-led candlelight tour of the 18th-century historic fort and 19th century Job... View Article
Candle Making and Butter Churning Demo
October 23, 2021 11:00 am Leave your thoughtsCome out and see the process of candle-making and butter churning in the 18th century. Also, learn some of the... View Article
Pricketts Fort Christmas in October
October 10, 2021 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsJoin us for a unique shopping experience as many artisans and craftsmen will demonstrate and feature their work in the... View Article
Pricketts Fort Christmas in October
October 9, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsJoin us for a unique shopping experience as many artisans and craftsmen will demonstrate and feature their work in the... View Article
Pricketts Fort Christmas in October
October 8, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsJoin us for a unique shopping experience as many artisans and craftsmen will demonstrate and feature their work in the... View Article
Augusta County Militia
October 3, 2021 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsJoin us as the Augusta County Militia explores the life and times of early Appalachian pioneer Joseph Doddridge. They will... View Article
Augusta County Militia
October 2, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsJoin us as the Augusta County Militia explores the life and times of early Appalachian pioneer Joseph Doddridge. They will... View Article
Colonial Kids Day
August 11, 2021 10:30 am Leave your thoughtsDuring this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th-Century. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the... 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
Colonial Kids Day
July 28, 2021 10:30 am Leave your thoughtsDuring this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th-Century. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the... View Article
Introduction to Blacksmithing for Adults
July 23, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsHow would you like to try your hand at blacksmithing? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from... View Article
Hearth Cooking and Demo
July 20, 2021 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... View Article
Artist in Residence with Linda Pritchard
July 18, 2021 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsCome out and help us welcome Linda Pritchard as part of our Artist in Residence program. Linda is a self-taught... View Article
Artist in Residence with Linda Pritchard
July 17, 2021 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsCome out and help us welcome Linda Pritchard as part of our Artist in Residence program. Linda is a self-taught... View Article
Introduction to Weaving for Adults
July 17, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsHow would you like to try your hand at weaving on a tape loom? Participants will receive one hour of... View Article
Introduction to Weaving for Adults
July 16, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsHow would you like to try your hand at weaving on a tape loom? Participants will receive one hour of... View Article
Artist in Residence with Linda Pritchard
July 16, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsCome out and help us welcome Linda Pritchard as part of our Artist in Residence program. Linda is a self-taught... View Article
Colonial Kids Day
July 14, 2021 10:30 am Leave your thoughtsDuring this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th-Century. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the... View Article
Hearth Cooking and Demo
July 6, 2021 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... 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
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
Pricketts Fort Christmas Tour
December 1, 2019 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsSee how the holidays were celebrated through the years with a tour of the decorated Fort and the Job Prickett... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
June’s Perfect Day in Marion
June 11, 2019 3:20 pm Leave your thoughtsPrepare yourselves for a jam-packed day of summertime fun in this month’s edition of A Perfect Day in Marion. What... 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
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
History Comes Alive In Marion County
September 21, 2016 8:08 pm Leave your thoughtsAre you a history buff? Maybe you’re more of an explorer, attempting to find history and know it for where... View Article