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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!


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Heirloom Plant Sale

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

The Marion County Master Gardeners are hosting an heirloom plant sale in the Pricketts Fort Visitor Center. All proceeds go to maintaining the gardens at the park. 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.  

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Event Series Pricketts Fort Market Fair

Pricketts Fort Market Fair

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Come out and talk to the many 18th Century trade vendors as they demonstrate and discuss their trade while you shop for your favorite trade item. Weather its knives, horn work, iron work, or a new custom rifle you just can’t live without, you will find it all in one place. Regular admission to visit... View Article

Event Series Pricketts Fort Market Fair

Pricketts Fort Market Fair

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Come out and talk to the many 18th Century trade vendors as they demonstrate and discuss their trade while you shop for your favorite trade item. Weather its knives, horn work, iron work, or a new custom rifle you just can’t live without, you will find it all in one place. Regular admission to visit... View Article

Event Series Pricketts Fort Market Fair

Pricketts Fort Market Fair

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Come out and talk to the many 18th Century trade vendors as they demonstrate and discuss their trade while you shop for your favorite trade item. Weather its knives, horn work, iron work, or a new custom rifle you just can’t live without, you will find it all in one place. Regular admission to visit... View Article

Hearth Cooking Demo

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Tours of the fort and Job Prickett House are available from 10 – 4. From 11 – 2, you’ll be able to watch as food is cooked over an open hearth – the way food was prepared during the colonial period of our history.   Recipes will be available upon request.  $8 adults, $6 seniors... View Article

Artist in Residence w/ Michael Dragoo

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Come out and help us welcome back Michael Dragoo as he collaborates with Pricketts Forts own hearth cooks. They will explore recipes from the colonial era. From one and two course meals as well as breads and pastries. Recipes are available upon request. Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12-noon- 4pm Michael will also be leading... View Article

Artist in Residence w/ Michael Dragoo

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Come out and help us welcome back Michael Dragoo as he collaborates with Pricketts Forts own hearth cooks. They will explore recipes from the colonial era. From one and two course meals as well as breads and pastries. Recipes are available upon request. Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12-noon- 4pm Michael will also be leading... View Article

Artist in Residence w/ Michael Dragoo

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Come out and help us welcome back Michael Dragoo as he collaborates with Pricketts Forts own hearth cooks. They will explore recipes from the colonial era. From one and two course meals as well as breads and pastries. Recipes are available upon request. Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12-noon- 4pm Michael will also be leading... View Article

Event Series Colonial Kids Day

Colonial Kids Day

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

During this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th century.  Activities will include daily chores, life in the militia, colonial children’s games, and a craft in the fort’s visitor center. An adult must accompany children, and regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more... View Article

Event Series Colonial Kids Day

Colonial Kids Day

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

During this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th century.  Activities will include daily chores, life in the militia, colonial children’s games, and a craft in the fort’s visitor center. An adult must accompany children, and regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more... View Article

Event Series Colonial Kids Day

Colonial Kids Day

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

During this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th century.  Activities will include daily chores, life in the militia, colonial children’s games, and a craft in the fort’s visitor center. An adult must accompany children, and regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more... View Article

Event Series Colonial Kids Day

Colonial Kids Day

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

During this day-long event, kids experience life in the 18th century.  Activities will include daily chores, life in the militia, colonial children’s games, and a craft in the fort’s visitor center. An adult must accompany children, and regular admission applies. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more... View Article

Traditional Music Day

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

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 Prickett House require a ticket. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn... View Article

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Soap Making Demo @ Pricketts Fort

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Join us at the fort and see the process of soap making as it was done in the 18th century. Tours of the fort and Job Prickett Home are from 10 – 4. $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.  

Event Series Augusta County Militia

Augusta County Militia

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

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 and 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... View Article

Event Series Augusta County Militia

Augusta County Militia

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

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 and 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... View Article

Artist in Residence w/ Michael Dragoo

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Come out and help us welcome back Michael Dragoo as he collaborates with Pricketts Forts own hearth cooks. They will explore recipes from the colonial era. From one and two course meals as well as breads and pastries. Recipes are available upon request. Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12-noon- 4pm Michael will also be leading... View Article

Artist in Residence w/ Michael Dragoo

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

Come out and help us welcome back Michael Dragoo as he collaborates with Pricketts Forts own hearth cooks. They will explore recipes from the colonial era. From one and two course meals as well as breads and pastries. Recipes are available upon request. Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm Sunday 12-noon- 4pm Michael will also be leading... View Article

18th Century Candlelight Christmas Tour

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

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... View Article

Event Series 18th Century Christmas Tour

18th Century Christmas Tour

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

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 as you enjoy the many aspects of a historical colonial Christmas celebration. Additional tour dates include: Friday, December 6 from 10 - 4 (includes hearth cooking demo) Sunday, December 8... View Article

Event Series 18th Century Christmas Tour

18th Century Christmas Tour

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

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 as you enjoy the many aspects of a historical colonial Christmas celebration. Additional tour dates include: Friday, December 6 from 10 - 4 (includes hearth cooking demo) Sunday, December 8... View Article

18th Century Candlelight Christmas Tour

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

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... View Article

Event Series 18th Century Christmas Tour

18th Century Christmas Tour

Pricketts Fort 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV, United States

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 as you enjoy the many aspects of a historical colonial Christmas celebration. Additional tour dates include: Friday, December 6 from 10 - 4 (includes hearth cooking demo) Sunday, December 8... View Article