Tag Archive: prickettsfort
Life of a frontiersman in the winter. #prickettsfort #frontierlife #fortingup #mymarionwv
December 27, 2017
Raise your hand if you live for long weekends. ️ Let us help you craft yours by following one of our regional itineraries. Link in our profile. #moonshine #wine #mead #pepperonirolls #ValleyFalls #PrickettsFort #craftbeer #GoToWV #mymarionwv #travel
August 30, 2017
Marion County is proud of our two state parks and we want to extend special thanks to all who promote and maintain our state & national parks systems. We also want to wish a very Happy 101st Birthday to the National Parks Service! Check out the spectacular National Parks of the southeast. Link in our profile. How many of these parks have you visited? #findyourpark #mymarionwv #GoToWV #PrickettsFort #ValleyFalls #setourism
August 25, 2017
The interesting thing about memories. . . you don’t even realize when you’re making them. #PrickettsFort #familyfun #memories #mymarionwv #GoToWV
August 4, 2017
June ushers in the official start of summer! The link in our profile will give you some unique ways to enjoy the great outdoors, hear some celebrated Appalachian tunes and be a tourist in your own backyard. #summer #mymarionwv #GoToWV #Appalachia #PrickettsFort #SplashPark #discgolf
May 30, 2017
Time “marches” on and the end of February is quickly approaching. Luckily Marion County has it’s own version of March Madness to look forward to. The link in our profile will tell you what we’re cookin’ up. #March #StPatricksDay #MarchMadness #FSU #PrickettsFort #countrymusic #GoToWV #RealWV #mymarionwv
February 22, 2017
Cloudy days in Marion County are just as beautiful as sunny ones! #PrickettsFort #winter #mymarionwv #GoToWV
February 1, 2017
A colorful example of what makes #WV Wild & Wonderful! #herronbirding #birding #prickettsfort #mymarionwv
January 26, 2017
Start your year out right with a nod to your healthy resolutions and a gift to a good cause. Dash through Prickett’s Fort to help the Literacy Volunteers of Marion County in the Run to Read Half Marathon – January 7th. Link in our profile for details on registration. #halfmarathon #literacy #literacyvolunteers #mymarionwv #prickettsfort
December 28, 2016
Pricketts Fort Carries On The Tradition Of Music
September 14, 2016
What’s now a DIY craft was once a necessity. Today you can watch how soap was made on the frontier. #prickettsfort #frontierlife #mymarionwv #findyourpark
September 10, 2016
How long did it take for your bread to toast this morning? #prickettsfort #breakfast #hearthcooking #frontierlife #mywv #mymarionwv
September 8, 2016
Fall Escapades
August 27, 2016
Gardening frontier style! #PrickettsFort #gardening #frontierlife #18thcentury #mymarionwv #mywv
August 25, 2016
Make your own history in Marion County while exploring ours. #mymarionwv #gotowv #PrickettsFort #findyourpark #frontierlife
August 19, 2016
We may grow up but the wonder of WV never grows old! #mymarionwv #gotowv #prickettsfort #findyourpark #wv
August 18, 2016
There’s Still Lots of Summer Left in Marion County
August 16, 2016
13 Things To Do Before The Start of School
August 8, 2016
Nostalgic for old-timey food, fun and entertainment? August in Marion County has it all. Find the link to where the end of summer action takes place in our profile. #mymarionwv #PrickettsFort #PalatinePark #GoToWV
August 1, 2016
Put your blacksmithing and forge welding experience to the test during the upcoming @prickettsfort Hearth and Home Workshop. Register today for this August 18th workshop. #blacksmithing #GoToWV #mymarionwv #prickettsfort #findyourpark
July 31, 2016
Kids Camp – Everything 18th Century Geared for students in 5th – 9th grade, this 2- day (day) camp will give kids a glimpse into the daily life of a young adult on the western Virginia frontier. Call @prickettsfort to make reservations. 304.363.3030 #PrickettsFort #frontierlife #kidscamp #GoToWV #mymarionwv
July 20, 2016
Where the People Are: Places for Extroverts in Marion County
July 7, 2016
Honor Your Father
June 17, 2016
Let the games begin – frontier style! #PrickettsFort #summerfun
June 15, 2016
Pets and their People: Places for Animal Lovers in Marion County
June 10, 2016
The next time you’re visiting @prickettsfort be sure to get your tickets for a chance to win this handmade shawl. . . wool from the sheep who reside at the fort. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing on June 20th ( #wvday). #gotowv #prickettsfort #findyourpark
June 9, 2016
Does your tween have the skills to survive the western Virginia frontier? @prickettsfort is hosting a 2-day (day) camp that gives kids a glimpse into the daily life of a young adult on the frontier in the 18th Century. Call the fort at 304.363.3030 to reserve a spot. #prickettsfort #18thcentury #frontierlife #fairmontwv #summercamp
June 8, 2016
Be sure to stop by #PrickettsFort and snap a selfie with Esther and Jemima during Sheep to Shawl. #sheep #wool #18thCentury #frontier
May 23, 2016
7 Off the Eat’n Path Restaurants in Marion County
May 20, 2016
Spin a yarn takes on a whole new meaning at #PrickettsFort. Sheep to Shawl May 27 – 28. #sheep #wool #18thCentury #frontier
May 11, 2016
You can observe a lot by just watching – Yogi Barra Bird Walk this Saturday @ #prickettsfortstatepark starting at 8:00 am #birding #birdwalk #WVWildlife #PrickettsFort #bird
May 4, 2016
17 Summertime Activities for Kids
April 28, 2016
“Wild and Wonderful” West Virginia
April 28, 2016
Do you have an ear for birding? Joey Herron can give you some tricks of the trade Saturday @ 2:00 #PrickettsFort #birding #GoToWV
April 15, 2016
This fine frontiersman will be missed. Thank you for bring the frontier alive Okey Simmons! #PrickettsFort #WV #frontier #livinghistory #friends
March 22, 2016
You can almost smell spring! Who is counting down the hours? #spring #WV #PrickettsFort
March 18, 2016
We may grow up but the wonder of the frontier never grows old! #PrickettsFort #familyfun #kidactivities #frontier #WV
March 12, 2016
The path might not always be clear. But in the end, it’s your purpose that makes the journey worth it. #WV #trails #prickettsfort
March 7, 2016
Prickett’s Fort 18th C. Gun Show
February 24, 2016
For almost 40 years, @prickettsfort has been giving visitors a glimpse into the 18th Century. Be sure to pick up their calendar of events because it promises to be an action packed year-long celebration! #prickettsfort #18thcentury #frontier #GoToWV #wv #40thanniversary
December 30, 2015
Experience an 18th C. Christmas! #prickettsfort is hosting a dinner and candlelit tour of the fort and Job Prickett House on Saturday, November 28 beginning at 5 pm. Cost of dinner and tour is $25. Tours only are also available. Seating is limited so call 304.363.3030 to make reservations. #18thcentury #Christmas #FairmontWV #wv #fort #museum
November 14, 2015
Great day for a tour and candle making demo. Last day for both at @prickettsfort #prickettsfort #18thcentury #frontier #wv #FairmontWV #fall
October 31, 2015
This weekend Pricketts Fort offers a glimpse into Native American life. #nativeamerican #frontier #gotowv #prickettsfort #WV
October 23, 2015
What did the settlers learn from the Native Americans? Find out this weekend at @prickettsfort #nativeamerican #prickettsfort #18thcentury #frontier
October 22, 2015
Have you seen this spectacular view from Pricketts Fort State Park? #fall #railtrail #prickettsfort #WV #FairmontWV Photo: Tesla White
October 15, 2015
Just one of the talented artists at the Pricketts Fort Christmas Market. The market is open on Sunday noon to 4:30. #prickettsfort #christmas #crafter #gift
October 10, 2015
How much do you know about the products you use everyday? Soap making is a long standing tradition. Learn more about how it was done on the frontier tomorrow at @prickettsfort #soapmaking #prickettsfort
September 25, 2015
What I wish every visitor knew about Marion County
September 23, 2015
