This half marathon race to benefit Literacy Volunteers will take place starting at 12 noon on Saturday on the Marion County Rail Trail starting at Pricketts Fort.  Registration will take place in the Visitor Center. For more information contact Jim Wolfitt run2read@yahoo.com.

Displays of state wide historical organizations in the Capitol, Charleston, WV

Annual Conference will be held in Lewisburg WV

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 registration required. Visitors welcome during day time hours with no admission charge. In addition to the educational programming, this year there will be sanctioned CLA mini-show and sale. Registration for Longhunter includes admission to both events.

Hours Mon - Sat 10 - 4:30, Sun 12-4:30

Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday moring bird walk. Staff of the West Virgina Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Programs begin at 8 am. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have tham. Free and open to the public.

School groups are invited to attend a speical day of local civil war history commemorating the Jones Imboden Raid of 1863. Civil war re-enactors will provide learning stations for students thoughout the day. Regular school tour admission applies.

In April 1863 Confederate forces invaded Fairmont, Virgina (now West Virginia) in an attempt to gain control of the stratic B&O Railroad and capture Francis Pierpont, Governor of the Re-Organized Virginia. The park will commemorate this event though various re-enacments and demonstrations. Regular park admission applies.

Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Staff of the West Virginia Department Of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Program begins 8 am. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.Free and open to the public.

Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Staff of the West Virgina Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Program begins at  8 am. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Free and open to the public.

Enjoy a full day of Traditional Music with musicians scheduled to perform inside the Visitor Center as well as informal jamming in the park. There is no charge for the entertainment. Food vender available on site. Tour of the Fort and Job Prickett House Require a ticket.

Come watch how sheep are sheared and then see the various processes involved in preparing woll including carding, spinning and weaving.  Regular admission applies.

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. Regular admission applies

On June 20,1863, West Virgina became the 35th state to enter the Union. Come celebrate West Virgina Statehood with $1.00 park admission, lemonade and birthday cake.

Campers will learn about life on the (West) Virgina frontier. Camp is 10-4 and on the third day campers spend the night. open to students in grades 6-12. Fee $100. Free to students in FSU GEAR-Up schools completing grades 10 or 11. Call to register (304)363-3030

Celebrate Independence Day with a look back through the eyes of our historic interpreters.

Enjoy a traditional Celtic meal and an evening of entertainment. Tickets Required. Call For details (304)363-3030

Come celebrate the celtic heritage of many of this region's settlers including food, music and crafts. Regular admission applies.

Prickett's Fort State Park Amphitheater Join us at 7 pm for a free concert by this popular multi-generational polka band.

Prickett's Fort State Park Amphitheater. Join us at 7 pm for a free concert by one of the best string bands in West Virgina.

Come see how goat milk is processed into butter and cheese. Regular admission applies.

Join us at 7 pm in the amphitheater for a evening of music by the celtic group Mountain Thyme. The concert is free to the public.

Join us in the amphitheater for this free summer concert by the duo Simple Gifts who perform a wide range of Appalachian and world folk music on multiple instruments. Concert starts at 7pm.

A full day of instruction exploring the role of woman on the American frontier. Speakers will focus on frontier skills. Space is limited and registration required.

Enjoy a fall weekend and view traditional crafts, antiques and fall activites from the 18th century. Regular admission applies. 

Annual membership dinner including business meeting, annual report, entertainment and meal.

Join us for a unique shopping experience in an historic enviroment. Artisans will demonstrate and feature works for sale in the Fort's Visitor Center. The Market area is open free of charg e and live music will be featured daily. The Fort buildings and Job Prickett House will be decorated for the season and costumed interpreters will give tour. Tours require a ticket. Food will be available.