2008
Open Season April 16 – October 31
Days and Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday 10 – 4:30, Sunday 12 – 4:30
CLOSED MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY AND AFTER LABOR DAY
| April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
APRIL
April 3-6 School of the Longhunter
An intense weekend of instruction exploring the role of early frontiersmen on
the American frontier. Speakers will focus on the frontier skills of the long
hunter. Space is limited and registration required. Visitors welcome during
daytime hours with no admission charge.
April 19, 28 Annual Spring Bird Walk
Come celebrate the joys of spring with Saturday morning Bird Walk. Staff of the
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this
annual rite of passage. Programs begin at 8 am. Free and open to the public.
April 25 Jones Imboden Raid Civil War KIDS DAY
School groups are invited to attend a special day of local civil war history
commemorating the Jones Imboden Raid of 1863. Civil War re-enactors will provide
learning stations for students throughout the day. Regular school tour admission
applies.
April 26-27 Jones Imboden Raid Civil War Weekend
In April 1863 Confederate forces invaded Fairmont, Virginia (now West Virginia)
in an attempt to gain control of the strategic B&O Railroad and capture Francis
Pierpont, Governor of the Re-Organized Virginia. The park will commemorate this
event through various re-enactments and demonstrations. Regular park admission
applies.
May 3 Annual Spring Bird Walk
Come celebrate the joys of spring with Saturday morning Bird Walk. Staff of the
West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this
annual rite of passage. Programs begin at 8 am. Free and open to the public.
May 17 Sheep to Shawl Day
Come watch how sheep are sheared and then see the various processes involved in
preparing wool including carding, spinning and weaving. Regular admission
applies.
May 26 Memorial Day
Come learn about those who served in various military units throughout the
history of Pricketts Fort, including the French and Indian War, revolutionary
War and Civil War. Program will take place at 11 am and at 3 pm. Regular admission applies.
May 30 Community Band Friday Night Concert
Come out for a summer evening of band music by local musicians under the direction of Fairmont State’s Dr. Valarie Huffman. Concerts begin at 7 pm in the park’s outdoor amphitheater. Rehearsals will take place on the previous evenings and are open to anyone. For more information about participating call Dr. Huffman at (304) 367-4206.
June 20 West Virginia Day Quilt Show
On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state to enter the Union. Come
and celebrate West Virginia Statehood with $1 park admission, lemonade and
birthday cake. Enjoy a quilt display and demonstration by the Mountain
Heritage Quilt Guild.
June 13 - 15 and 19 - 21 Once on This Island
This highly original theatrical program is a Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy tale, The Little Mermaid. Presented in the outdoor amphitheater by Town and Gown Theatre of the School of Fine Arts at Fairmont State University. Shows start at 8 pm. Rain date June 22. Tickets required. Purchase through the Box Office (304) 367-4240.
June 23 - 25 Civil War Summer Camp
Spend three days learning about life in the Civil War. Camp meets from 10 - 4 daily and on the third day campers spend the night. Open to students in grades 6 - 12. Fee is $100. (Free to students in GEAR UP schools who are completing the 8th and 9th grades.) Call for registration (304) 363-3030.
June 27 Community Band Friday Night Concert
Come out for a summer evening of band music by local musicians under the direction of Fairmont State’s Dr. Valarie Huffman. Concerts begin at 7 pm in the park’s outdoor amphitheater. Rehearsals will take place on the previous evenings and are open to anyone. For more information about participating call Dr. Huffman at (304) 367-4206.
July 4th Independence Day
Celebrate Independence Day with a look back through the eyes of our historic interpreters.
July 4 - 6 and 9 - 13 1776
The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! Presented in the outdoor amphitheater by Town and Gown Theatre of the School of Fine Arts at Fairmont State University. Tickets required. Purchase through the Box Office (304) 367-4240.
July 12 Traditional Music Day
Enjoy a full day of Traditional Music with musicians scheduled to perform inside the Visitor Center as well as jamming in the park. No admission required for musical activities but tours of the Fort and Job Prickett House require a ticket.
August 1-2 Morgan Morgan Reunion
For more information call (304) 355-6155 or (304) 366-4715.
August 1 Free Outdoor Concert – Jim Savarino
Join us at 7 pm for a concert by solo artist Jim Savarino, a native West Virginian singer songwriter writes “folk songs from the 21st century”, drawing on his Appalachian roots.
August 15
Free Outdoor Concert - Mon River Big Band
Join us at 7 pm in the amphitheater for a evening of big band music from this seventeen piece jazz ensemble. The concert is free to the public.
August 16 Dairy Day
Come see how goat milk is processed into butter and cheese. Regular admission applies.
August 29 Free Outdoor Concert – Grkmania
Join us in the amphitheater for this free summer concert starting at 7 pm. Grkmania is a three generation polka band, back by popular demand. Artists will have a meet and greet session after the show.
September 12 Free Outdoor Concert – Elmo’s Fire
Join us in the amphitheater for this free summer concert starting at 7 pm with the eight member band, Elmo’s Fire. The group plays classic R & B from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
OCTOBER
October 11 - 12 Fall Festival
Enjoy a fall weekend and view traditional crafts and fall activities from the 18th century. Regular admission applies.
October 24 – 26 18th Century Fall Rendezvous
Encampment portraying the 18th century with period camp, dress, and wares closes out the season. Tours of the fort require a ticket and camp is open to the public viewing without additional charge.
November 9 Annual Membership Dinner
Annual membership dinner including business meeting, annual report, entertainment and meal.
November 28 – 30 Annual 18th century Christmas Market
Join us for traditional crafts and live music during this special winter event. Tour the Fort and Job Prickett House. Buildings will be decorated for the season and costumed interpreters will be demonstrating crafts. Shop in the Fort Trading Post and enjoy a cup of hot wassail. The Visitor Center will feature vendors and traditional gift items. Tours of the fort require a ticket and Visitor Center is open without additional charge.
DECEMBER
December 5 -
7 Annual 18th century Christmas Market
Join us for traditional crafts and live music during this special winter event. Tour the Fort and Job Prickett House. Buildings will be decorated for the season and costumed interpreters will be demonstrating crafts. Shop in the Fort Trading Post and enjoy a cup of hot wassail. The Visitor Center will feature vendors and traditional gift items. Tours of the fort require a ticket and Visitor Center is open without additional charge.
Other events are planned, and will be added to this calendar when confirmed.
When planning your visit, please call to confirm all events, dates and times.
E-mail us at
info@prickettsfort.org