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
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The MacAbre Brothers Concert
June 11, 2021 7:00 pm Leave your thoughtsEnjoy a fun evening of entertainment with Pete Kosky and David O’Dell – two old-time musicians with a near-encyclopedic knowledge... View Article
Heirloom Plant Sale
May 1, 2021 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsMarion County Master Gardeners are hosting this annual sale at the fort’s visitor center. For questions about the plant sale... View Article
Pricketts Fort Annual Birdwalks
May 1, 2021 8:00 am Leave your thoughtsCelebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. The staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural... View Article
Metal Engraving Workshop with Doug Anderson
April 24, 2021 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsJoin rifle builder Doug Anderson as he goes through the process and many techniques of a Master Engraver. Students will... View Article
Pricketts Fort Annual Birdwalks
April 24, 2021 8:00 am Leave your thoughtsCelebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. The staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural... View Article
Pricketts Fort Annual Birdwalks
April 17, 2021 8:00 am Leave your thoughtsCelebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. The staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural... View Article
Wood Duck Day with Joey Herron
April 15, 2021 2:00 pm Leave your thoughtsJoin Joey Herron to welcome the return of the Wood Ducks to Pricketts Fort State Park. There will be opportunities... View Article
Horn Engraving with Wild Willy Frankfort Workshop
March 28, 2021 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsJoin Master horn builder Willy Frankfort as he teaches techniques and talks about his theories on historical re-creations. This class... View Article
Horn Engraving with Wild Willy Frankfort Workshop
March 27, 2021 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsJoin Master horn builder Willy Frankfort as he teaches techniques and talks about his theories on historical re-creations. This class... View Article
Pricketts Fort 18th C. Firearms & Accoutrements Show
February 28, 2021 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 & Accoutrements Show
February 27, 2021 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
Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament
February 27, 2021 8:00 am Leave your thoughtsIt’s time once again for the Annual Fairmont Ice Bowl. Entry to the Ice Bowl is $25 and a food... View Article
Pricketts Fort 18th C. Firearms & Accoutrements Show
February 26, 2021 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
Learn More About Your Marion Roots
February 10, 2021 12:59 pm Leave your thoughtsIf your family origins trace back to Marion County, it’s time to plan a genealogy road trip! Our area has extensive... View Article
Italian Heritage in the Middle of Everywhere
January 11, 2021 1:36 pm Leave your thoughtsDid you know every time you enjoy a pepperoni roll, you’re having a taste of Marion County history? The arrival... View Article
Run to Read Half Marathon
January 9, 2021 1:00 pm Leave your thoughtsLiteracy Volunteers of Marion County is once again hosting their annual half marathon at Pricketts Fort State Park. The course... View Article
Celebration of Lights
December 26, 2020 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Marion tradition is back! The 13th annual Celebration of Lights will have nearly 500 light displays depicting scenes of winter... View Article
Celebration of Lights
December 17, 2020 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Marion tradition is back! The 13th annual Celebration of Lights will have nearly 500 light displays depicting scenes of winter... View Article
Celebration of Lights – Walker Night
December 16, 2020 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Marion tradition is back! The 13th annual Celebration of Lights will have nearly 500 light displays depicting scenes of winter... View Article
2020 Festival Cucina Recipes
December 11, 2020 11:09 am Leave your thoughtsThe Feast of the Seven Fishes Festival is a reunion of sorts. Italian or not, everyone is treated like family.... View Article
Celebration of Lights
December 10, 2020 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Marion tradition is back! The 13th annual Celebration of Lights will have nearly 500 light displays depicting scenes of winter wonderlands,... View Article
Celebration of Lights – Walker Night
December 9, 2020 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Marion tradition is back! The 13th annual Celebration of Lights will have nearly 500 light displays depicting scenes of winter... 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
Celebration of Lights
December 3, 2020 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Marion tradition is back! The 13th annual Celebration of Lights will have nearly 500 light displays depicting scenes of winter... 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
Celebration of Lights – Walker Night
December 2, 2020 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Marion tradition is back! The 13th annual Celebration of Lights will have nearly 500 light displays depicting scenes of winter... 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
Celebration of Lights
November 27, 2020 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Marion tradition is back! The 13th annual Celebration of Lights will have nearly 500 light displays depicting scenes of winter... 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
Holiday Remix
November 17, 2020 9:47 am Leave your thoughts“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was... View Article
Pioneers to Pepperoni Rolls: 200 Years of History in the Middle of Everywhere
November 9, 2020 10:04 am Leave your thoughtsNo matter where your interests lie, Marion County has historical locations, each with a wealth of information. Travel through 200... View Article
Mannington Farmers & Artisan Market
October 31, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe Women’s Club of Mannington is sponsoring a weekly farmer and artisan market in downtown. The market changes weekly as... View Article
Mannington Farmers & Artisan Market
October 24, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe Women’s Club of Mannington is sponsoring a weekly farmer and artisan market in downtown. The market changes weekly as... View Article
History of the Jacobs-Hutchinson Block
October 19, 2020 11:59 am Leave your thoughtsJacobs-Hutchinson Block, also known as Peoples’ National Bank and Friendly Furniture Store, is a historic commercial building located in downtown... View Article
Mannington Farmers & Artisan Market
October 17, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe Women’s Club of Mannington is sponsoring a weekly farmer and artisan market in downtown. The market changes weekly as... View Article
Mannington Farmers & Artisan Market
October 10, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe Women’s Club of Mannington is sponsoring a weekly farmer and artisan market in downtown. The market changes weekly as... View Article
Equine-Assisted Wellness Workshops
October 10, 2020 8:30 am Leave your thoughtsWe’ve all heard a lot of talk about self-care and stress management these days. Please join us at the center... View Article
Mannington Farmers & Artisan Market
October 3, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe Women’s Club of Mannington is sponsoring a weekly farmer and artisan market in downtown. The market changes weekly as... View Article
History of the Barrackville Covered Bridge
September 29, 2020 3:13 pm Leave your thoughtsBarrackville is the home to the second oldest covered bridge in West Virginia and the first such bridge in Marion... View Article
Mannington Farmers & Artisan Market
September 26, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe Women’s Club of Mannington is sponsoring a weekly farmer and artisan market in downtown. The market changes weekly as... View Article
Equine-Assisted Wellness Workshops
September 26, 2020 8:30 am Leave your thoughtsWe’ve all heard a lot of talk about self-care and stress management these days. Please join us at the center... View Article
History of the Million Dollar Bridge
September 24, 2020 2:16 pm Leave your thoughtsEarly in 1916, Manufacturers Record announced that Fairmont was about to promote a $400,000 bond issue to be used for... View Article
History of Woodlawn Cemetery
September 23, 2020 2:55 pm Leave your thoughtsWoodlawn Cemetery was established in the early spring of 1875. The story has it that Joseph R. Hamilton was climbing... View Article
Mannington Farmers & Artisan Market
September 19, 2020 10:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe Women’s Club of Mannington is sponsoring a weekly farmer and artisan market in downtown. The market changes weekly as... View Article