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From historical exhibitions and live music to annual festivals and holiday celebrations, find amazing events all year long in Marion County. Sign up for our newsletter to never miss an upcoming event!
Please Note: A number of events have been postponed and/or canceled. Please check the website or social media pages of each individual event or contact the event organizers directly for the most up-to-date information.

May 2022
Hearth Cooking Demo
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 - 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »June 2022
Artist in Resident with Joel Dugan
Come out and help us welcome Joel Dugan as part of our artist in residence program. Joel currently resides in Fairmont, West Virginia with his family and serves as the Chair for the Department of Architecture Art and Design at Fairmont State University. Joel will be painting his interpretation of different scenes in the historical section of the park. Other dates include: Saturday 10-4, Sunday noon to 4, and Monday 10-4
Find out more »Artist in Resident with Joel Dugan
Come out and help us welcome Joel Dugan as part of our artist in residence program. Joel currently resides in Fairmont, West Virginia with his family and serves as the Chair for the Department of Architecture Art and Design at Fairmont State University. Joel will be painting his interpretation of different scenes in the historical section of the park. Other dates include: Saturday 10-4, Sunday noon to 4, and Monday 10-4
Find out more »Artist in Resident with Joel Dugan
Come out and help us welcome Joel Dugan as part of our artist in residence program. Joel currently resides in Fairmont, West Virginia with his family and serves as the Chair for the Department of Architecture Art and Design at Fairmont State University. Joel will be painting his interpretation of different scenes in the historical section of the park. Other dates include: Saturday 10-4, Sunday noon to 4, and Monday 10-4
Find out more »Artist in Resident with Joel Dugan
Come out and help us welcome Joel Dugan as part of our artist in residence program. Joel currently resides in Fairmont, West Virginia with his family and serves as the Chair for the Department of Architecture Art and Design at Fairmont State University. Joel will be painting his interpretation of different scenes in the historical section of the park. Other dates include: Saturday 10-4, Sunday noon to 4, and Monday 10-4
Find out more »Appalachian Blacksmith Association Hammer-In
Watch some of the best blacksmiths in North Central West Virginia apply their skills. There will be demonstrations throughout the day on many aspects of traditional and modern blacksmithing. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 - 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Colonial Kids Day
During this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th-Century. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial children’s games, and a craft in the fort's visitor center. Children must be accompanied by an adult and regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 - 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Hearth Cooking Demo
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Colonial Kids Day
During this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th-Century. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial children’s games, and a craft in the fort's visitor center. Children must be accompanied by an adult and regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 - 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »July 2022
Introduction to Spinning for Adults
How would you like to try your hand at spinning wool? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person, and participants must be age 16 and older. Please register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up a date and time. Admission to the fort is included. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Introduction to Spinning for Adults
How would you like to try your hand at spinning wool? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person, and participants must be age 16 and older. Please register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up a date and time. Admission to the fort is included. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Artist in Residence with Linda Pritchard
Help us welcome Linda Prichard as part of our Artist in Residence program. Linda is a self-taught quillwork and potter specializing in 18th-century items. Linda will be demonstrating and selling her wares in the visitor center. Free and open to the public. Regular admission to visit the fort. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Artist in Residence with Linda Pritchard
Help us welcome Linda Prichard as part of our Artist in Residence program. Linda is a self-taught quillwork and potter specializing in 18th-century items. Linda will be demonstrating and selling her wares in the visitor center. Free and open to the public. Regular admission to visit the fort. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Colonial Kids Day
During this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th-Century. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial children’s games, and a craft in the fort’s visitor center. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Introduction to Weaving for Adults
How would you like to try your hand at weaving on a tape loom? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person and participants must be age 16 and older. register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up a date and time. Admission to the for is included. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Introduction to Weaving for Adults
How would you like to try your hand at weaving on a tape loom? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person and participants must be age 16 and older. register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up a date and time. Admission to the for is included. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Hearth Cooking Demo
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Colonial Kids Day
During this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th-Century. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial children’s games, and a craft in the fort’s visitor center. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »August 2022
Introduction to Spinning for Adults
How would you like to try your hand at spinning wool? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person, and participants must be age 16 and older. Please register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up a date and time. Admission to the fort is included. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Introduction to Spinning for Adults
How would you like to try your hand at spinning wool? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person, and participants must be age 16 and older. Please register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up a date and time. Admission to the fort is included. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Colonial Kids Day
During this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th-Century. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial children’s games, and a craft in the fort’s visitor center. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Introduction to Weaving for Adults
How would you like to try your hand at weaving on a tape loom? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person and participants must be age 16 and older. register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up a date and time. Admission to the for is included. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Artist in Residence with William Schneider
William Schneider will be at the fort from August 12 - 16 as part of the fort's ongoing Artist in Residence program. William is a self-taught leatherworker specializing in 18th-century hunting bags. He will be demonstrating and selling his wares in the visitor center. Free and open to the public. Regular admission to visit the fort. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Introduction to Weaving for Adults
How would you like to try your hand at weaving on a tape loom? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person and participants must be age 16 and older. register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up a date and time. Admission to the for is included. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Artist in Residence with William Schneider
William Schneider will be at the fort from August 12 - 16 as part of the fort's ongoing Artist in Residence program. William is a self-taught leatherworker specializing in 18th-century hunting bags. He will be demonstrating and selling his wares in the visitor center. Free and open to the public. Regular admission to visit the fort. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Artist in Residence with William Schneider
William Schneider will be at the fort from August 12 - 16 as part of the fort's ongoing Artist in Residence program. William is a self-taught leatherworker specializing in 18th-century hunting bags. He will be demonstrating and selling his wares in the visitor center. Free and open to the public. Regular admission to visit the fort. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Artist in Residence with William Schneider
William Schneider will be at the fort from August 12 - 16 as part of the fort's ongoing Artist in Residence program. William is a self-taught leatherworker specializing in 18th-century hunting bags. He will be demonstrating and selling his wares in the visitor center. Free and open to the public. Regular admission to visit the fort. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Artist in Residence with William Schneider
William Schneider will be at the fort from August 12 - 16 as part of the fort's ongoing Artist in Residence program. William is a self-taught leatherworker specializing in 18th-century hunting bags. He will be demonstrating and selling his wares in the visitor center. Free and open to the public. Regular admission to visit the fort. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Hearth Cooking Demo
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Recipes will be available upon request. Regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »September 2022
Primitive Trade Fair
Step back in time as you talk to many 18th-century trade vendors while they demonstrate their craft. From woodworking, ironwork, leatherwork, hornwork, or a new custom rifle enjoy a weekend of one-of-a-kind shopping. Friday 10:30 - 3 Saturday 10 - 4 Sunday 12 - 3 Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Primitive Trade Fair
Step back in time as you talk to many 18th-century trade vendors while they demonstrate their craft. From woodworking, ironwork, leatherwork, hornwork, or a new custom rifle enjoy a weekend of one-of-a-kind shopping. Friday 10:30 - 3 Saturday 10 - 4 Sunday 12 - 3 Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Primitive Trade Fair
Step back in time as you talk to many 18th-century trade vendors while they demonstrate their craft. From woodworking, ironwork, leatherwork, hornwork, or a new custom rifle enjoy a weekend of one-of-a-kind shopping. Friday 10:30 - 3 Saturday 10 - 4 Sunday 12 - 3 Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Traditional Music Day
Enjoy a full day of traditional music with musicians scheduled to perform at the Visitor Center with informal jamming in the park. There is no charge for the entertainment. Tours of the fort and Job Pricketts House require a ticket. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Historical arts workshop: Beginning Blacksmithing with Greg Bray
During this 3-day workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn several forging techniques and forge welding and take home several projects. It is recommended to bring a brown-bag lunch. Space is limited so register early. PFMF Members $285, Non-members $315 plus a $40 material fee. Register here or call 304.363.3030.
Find out more »Soap making & butter churning demos
Join us at the fort and see the process of soap making and butter churning as it was done in the 18th century. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »October 2022
Augusta County Militia
Join us as the Augusta County Militia explores the life and times of early Appalachian pioneer Joseph Doddridge with demonstrations of several crafts based on Doddridge's writing as well as conducting militia operations. A militia muster, inspection, and the dispatching of scouts and spies will be discussed and demonstrated throughout the weekend. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Augusta County Militia
Join us as the Augusta County Militia explores the life and times of early Appalachian pioneer Joseph Doddridge with demonstrations of several crafts based on Doddridge's writing as well as conducting militia operations. A militia muster, inspection, and the dispatching of scouts and spies will be discussed and demonstrated throughout the weekend. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »Candle Making & Butter Churning Demos
Join us at the fort and see the process of soap making and butter churning as it was done in the 18th century. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »November 2022
18th Century Candlelight Christmas Tour
Bring the family and join us for a special interpreter-led candlelight tour of the 18th-century historic fort and 19th-century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors celebrated this holy time of year as our staff takes you through many aspects of a colonial Christmas celebration with live period music in the Visitor Center. The last ticket to the tour will be sold at 7:30 pm. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members…
Find out more »18th Century Christmas Tour
Join us for an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th Century fort and 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors celebrated this holy time of year as you enjoy the many aspects of a historical colonial Christmas celebration. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »December 2022
Christmas Tour and Hearth Cooking Demo
Come out and tour the fort and smell the food cooking over an open hearth, the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history. Colonial Christmas recipes will be featured during this day, and recipes will be available upon request. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Find out more »18th Century Candlelight Christmas Tour
Bring the family and join us for a special interpreter-led candlelight tour of the 18th-century historic fort and 19th-century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors celebrated this holy time of year as our staff takes you through many aspects of a colonial Christmas celebration with live period music in the Visitor Center. The last ticket to the tour will be sold at 7:30 pm. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members…
Find out more »18th Century Christmas Tour
Join us for an interpreter-led tour of the historic 18th Century fort and 19th century Job Prickett House. See how our ancestors celebrated this holy time of year as you enjoy the many aspects of a historical colonial Christmas celebration. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
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