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. One person per sess......More

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. One person per session. Admission to the fort is included. Please register by contacting the Foundation Office at (304) 363-3030 to set up a date and time. Space fills up fast, so make sure to register early.

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

250th Anniversary Lecture Series - Speaker: Nathan Kobuck

Speaker: Nathan Kobuck, 18th Century Hunting This lecture will focus on various hunting and trapping techniques of the 18th and early 19th centuries.  It will also touch on the Longhunter culture, as well as market hunters, ect...  Free and open to the public, this ......More

Speaker: Nathan Kobuck, 18th Century Hunting This lecture will focus on various hunting and trapping techniques of the 18th and early 19th centuries.  It will also touch on the Longhunter culture, as well as market hunters, ect...  Free and open to the public, this program will begin at 2 pm on Sunday, July 20, 2025. 

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

Colonial Kids Day

One of our most popular programs, this day focuses on 18th century life through a child's eyes. Bring the kids to the fort to experience a full day of fun and educational activities. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial childre......More

One of our most popular programs, this day focuses on 18th century life through a child's eyes. Bring the kids to the fort to experience a full day of fun and educational activities. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial children's games, and a craft. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Regular admission applies.

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

Free Outdoor Concert: West Side Rhythm and Blues Band

Come out and help us welcome The West Side Rhythm and Blues Band. The band is based in Fairmont WV and is made up of some of the best musicians from Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The band covers R & B, and Classic Rock from the 70s and 80s. Pricketts Fort State Park A......More

Come out and help us welcome The West Side Rhythm and Blues Band. The band is based in Fairmont WV and is made up of some of the best musicians from Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The band covers R & B, and Classic Rock from the 70s and 80s. Pricketts Fort State Park Amphitheater. Free and open to the public.

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

Free Outdoor Concert: New Diesel Trio

Come out and help us welcome the return of the New Diesel Trio.  The band loves performing old-time folk / blues tunes. Everything from The Carter Family to the music of Woody Guthrie with a few of their own originals thrown in.  Pricketts Fort State Park Amphitheater......More

Come out and help us welcome the return of the New Diesel Trio.  The band loves performing old-time folk / blues tunes. Everything from The Carter Family to the music of Woody Guthrie with a few of their own originals thrown in.  Pricketts Fort State Park Amphitheater. Free and open to the public.

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

250th Anniversary Lecture Series - Speaker: Doug Wood

Speaker: Doug Wood Doug Wood will portray "Man Killer" Ostenaco, who was a prominent Cherokee military leader during the French and Indian War.  When the Cherokees split during the American Revolution, Ostenaco was likely in his 70's, moved with the war faction to Ch......More

Speaker: Doug Wood Doug Wood will portray "Man Killer" Ostenaco, who was a prominent Cherokee military leader during the French and Indian War.  When the Cherokees split during the American Revolution, Ostenaco was likely in his 70's, moved with the war faction to Chickamauga siding with the British.  Too old to fight he nonetheless kept abreast of the war exploits of the young fighters.  He died before the war ended.   Free and open to the public, this program will begin in the Fort at 8pm, Saturday, August 2, 2025. 

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

Colonial Kids Day

One of our most popular programs, this day focuses on 18th century life through a child's eyes. Bring the kids to the fort to experience a full day of fun and educational activities. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial childre......More

One of our most popular programs, this day focuses on 18th century life through a child's eyes. Bring the kids to the fort to experience a full day of fun and educational activities. Activities will include daily chores in the fort, life in the militia, colonial children's games, and a craft. Child must be accompanied by an adult. Regular admission applies.

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

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. One person per session. Admi......More

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. One person per session. Admission to the fort is included. Please register by contacting the Foundation Office at (304) 363-3030 to set up a date and time. Spaces fill up fast, so make sure to register early.

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation Elimination Dinner

Must have a ticket for dinner, only 200 tickets available.  Call 304-363-3030 for more information.  Pricketts Fort Visitor Center.

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA

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. One person per sess......More

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. One person per session. Admission to the fort is included. Please register by contacting the Foundation Office at (304) 363-3030 to set up a date and time. Space fills up fast, so make sure to register early.

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation, 88 State Park Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554, USA