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Pricketts Fort offers a variety of programs and events for all audiences. During our regular season you'll find walking tours, trades demonstrations, arts performances, a museum and gallery to browse and much more. Special events, workshops and programs for students are scheduled throughout the year. Check out our Events page to learn more about this month's calendar or upcoming events.
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| Tours |
A tour of Pricketts Fort is a "must do" for visitors. Family-friendly, live, dramatic tours help visitors understand the essence of 18th century life inside the fort. Costumed interpreters share stories while practicing tradesmen demonstrate blacksmithing, weaving, pottery, scrimshaw and more. The tours include historic buildings, gardens, the grounds and many things of interest to children and adults. Individual and group tours are available.
TESTIMONIAL: "I have been to Williamsburg,
Henricus Park in Richmond, and other sites like yours. I really
enjoyed your knowledgeable staff, and that I could freely wander
and get up close to your exhibits. The attention to detail and
hands-on nature of Pricketts Fort make it stand out. I will be
back." Chris Long |
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For a glimpse of what you will experience during a Pricketts Fort tour view the interactive map.
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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 Events listing.
TESTIMONIAL I wanted to thank you soooo much for
having us out last night...What a beautiful setting and the
crowd...was great...we'd love to come back! I'll see you at the
Hillbilly Gypsies show in September. Musician Lindsey
Clear after her summer concert in the outdoor amphitheater. |
For more information, contact the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation.
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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 on this web site.
See the Events page for more information
or Shopping page to register.
TESTIMONIAL:
Recent workshop students' responses when asked
what they enjoyed most about the class: "The help - I have never
done a basket and the help was excellent." "The friendly atmosphere
and fun we share. I would take more classes." "Learning a new craft.
Socialization." "I had a blast (and I'm really proud of myself)!"
Helen Efaw's basket class students
For more information, contact the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation.
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| Teaching History Through the Arts |
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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.
TESTIMONIAL "The kids loved getting to use
the loom and make bookmarks. Thank you! Judy was great. We can't
wait to visit the fort in May!"
Classroom teacher after a weaving workshop with artisan Judy
Wilson |
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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.
TESTIMONIAL "Visiting the Fort was the
'icing ' on the cake. What students were taught in the classroom
came 'alive' in the fort. The gun shooting and axe throwing were
a bonus. They will never forget their teacher making a fool of
herself! Lots of fun." Teacher after a
2nd grade field trip to the Fort |
For more information, contact the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation.
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| 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.
TESTIMONIAL
"As a language teacher I liked the Indian when he
attempted to converse with them in native tongue."
High School teacher after an outreach program on eastern
Woodland Indian culture
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