For Educators                  

Enhance the educational experience of your students by learning about Pricketts Fort and West Virginia history. Whether exploring history in the classroom or planning a field trip to Pricketts Fort, we have created resources to assist teachers in developing a wonderful learning opportunity.

Curriculum guides include lesson plans, pre- and post-visit ideas, craft and internet activities, and background materials. The curriculum ties into West Virginia social studies content and is applicable to a wide variety of courses and age levels.  

In addition to the lessons below, the Foundation has a new hands-on, arts based program called  Teaching History Through the Arts. Take a moment to browse the website and discover the unique educational benefit of this innovative approach of teaching history through art.

Curriculum Materials

 

Maps
  • Frontier Line 1763 Proclamation
  • 13 Colonies 1775
  • Colonial America Outline Map 1976 [PDF]
  • North and South Map 1861
  • Social Studies Curriculum

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    Learning About Pricketts Fort
    Teaching History Through The Arts

    Teaching History Through the Arts is a hands-on arts-based curriculum designed to teach 18th and 19th century history. Teachers are provided background history and pre-visit material to prepare students for the lesson. A costumed artisan leads the hands-on activity and provides all of the necessary materials. These activities can take place in the classroom or at Pricketts Fort. Post-visit suggestions and assessment are provided for teachers, along with specific content's connection to language arts, social science, art, and 21st century learning standards. Teacher Institutes are offered periodically to introduce educators to the resources available for their classrooms.

    THTA (historythrougharts.org)

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    Camps & Workshops

    Historic Arts Workshops

    Historic Arts Workshops are open to all ages who want to learn more about specific processes that are taught by Fort interpreters or area artisans. Offerings range from blacksmithing, gun maintenance, spinning, dyeing, basketry, herb gardening and more. Quarterly offerings are promoted to members through The Gate Post and are listed on the Events page for the entire year.

    See the Shopping page to register.

    For more information, contact the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation.

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    Field Trips

    A field trip to the Fort provides a perfect opportunity for students to compare and contrast 18th century frontier life and 19th century Civil War era to their contemporary lives today. Students who visit the Fort will be introduced to frontier men's and women's skills including weaving, spinning, blacksmithing, gunsmithing and pottery. American Indian traditions and the fur trade are also discussed. A stop in the Visitor Center will add an orientation exhibit and time in the museum shop. Many classes take advantage of the State Park's recreational facilities and enjoy a picnic while they are here.

    Outreach Programs

    Outreach programs are available for schools that are unable to visit Pricketts Fort.   These programs can be customized to the school's needs and can be arranged by contacting the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation.

    For more information, contact the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation.

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    Websites of Interest

    Disclaimer: These links are provided for our visitors' convenience. They are external to this website and the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation is not responsible for their contents.

    History

    18th century longhunters discussion group
    Early American Colonial Forts
    Oral History
    Folk Life
    Native Americans
    Colonial Williamsburg
    Frontier Living
    West Virginia New Deal
    National New Deal Preservation Association

    Education

    Fairmont State GEAR-UP

    State of West Virginia

    WV State Parks info
    WV State Tourism info

    WV Historical info
    WVAM West Virginia Association of Museums
    West Virginia Folklife Center at Fairmont State
    West Virginia Humanities
    West Virginia Division of Culture and History
    Museums of West Virginia
    Council of West Virginia Archaeology
    Goldenseal, The Magazine of WV traditional life

    Local Tourism and Travel

    Prickett's Fort State Park
    Convention & Visitors Bureau of Marion County (Fairmont Area)
    Marion County Parks and Recreation Commission
    Mon River Trails Conservancy
    Jacob Prickett Jr. Log House

    Regional Tourism and Travel

    Greater Morgantown Convention & Visitors Bureau
    Greater Bridgeport Conference & Visitors Center
    West Virginia Hotels and Motels

    Nearby Historical Sites and Museums

    Arthurdale Heritage Center
    Marion County Historical Society and Museum
    Adaland Mansion
    Jackson's Mill Historic Area

    National Museums and Historical Organizations

    American Association for State and Local History
    American Association of Museums

    Association of Living History Farms & Agricultural Museums

    National Trust for Historic Preservation
    Small Museum Association
    Association of Living History, Farm and Agriculture Museums
    International Council of Museums

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    Upcoming Events

    Special Events

    Special Events are scheduled throughout the year for the general public and school groups. Exciting, themed events like Civil War Day, Sheep to Shawl, Fall Festival, Dairy Day, and Traditional Music Day bring additional value and focus to a Pricketts Fort visit.   An outdoor theater hosts a number of concerts and theatrical productions during the summer months. For details on specific offerings see the Fort Events listing.

    For more information, contact the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation.

    What's happening at Pricketts Fort

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    Video

    Experience the pioneering spirit of early settlers as we present you with a glimpse of Pricketts Fort State Park. See the landmarks and meet historical interpreters just as they appear at the Fort today. Learn about the history of the Fort. But be prepared; we think once you've seen the video, you'll just have to come experience Pricketts Fort for yourself.

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