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Field Trips


Field trips to Pricketts Fort offer students of all ages an educational and fun historical experience. Students have the opportunity to learn about frontier life through various hands-on demonstrations such as militia drills, tomahawk throwing, colonial children’s games and candle dipping. Students are guided through each station by costumed living history interpreters, and have the option of visiting the Job Prickett farmhouse and the Pricketts Fort Visitor Center which contains a museum gallery and gift shop. A visit to the blacksmith shop is included with each school tour. Many classes also take advantage of the state park’s recreational facilities and enjoy lunch in the picnicking area, or a short walk on the nature trail.

We recommend that you allow at least 2 ½ to 3 hours for your tour. The park’s normal hours of operation are 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

To schedule a visit for your school, please call Pricketts Fort at 304.363.3030.
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School tour prices begin at $4.00 per student and $6.00 per chaperone.
(One free chaperone admission per each 10 students)​
*Memberships cannot be used for field trips.
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My favorite part of the trip to Pricketts Fort was going to the blacksmith shop because it was cool to learn how people used to make things.”
– 7th Grader, Rivesville Middle School
The students had such a great
time at the fort and the staff was so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed all the fun and educational activities, and will definitely visit again!”
 

– 2nd Grade Teacher, Marion County 

Hours of Operation


Visitor Center:
Open Daily - 10am to 4pm.
After October 27th, 2024 Closed Weekends until April 21st, 2025.

Fort Tours:
The 2025 season begins on April 21st and runs through October 26th. 
​Closed Mondays and Tuesdays after Labor Day.
Self-guided audio tours are available during the off-season beginning in January.


The Junction Cafe:
  • Open April 1st, 2025
    • 10AM to 5PM, Sun-Thur
    • 10Am to 6PM, Fri-Sat
For menu and updates, click on The Junction Cafe or follow on Facebook at Thejunction At Pricketts Fort. 
​For questions or to book group reservations call 304-612-9947.

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Pricketts Fort
Memorial Foundation

88 State Park Road
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
CALL NOW: 304.363.3030
Email: [email protected]

Photography Policy

Starting April 23, 2018, Prickett's Fort State Park and the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation will no longer allow for pay photographers (photographers for hire) to take pictures during operating hours and special events. Photographers are welcome before and after regular business hours and special events. Please see times and upcoming events page.
​2024 CORPORATE MEMBERS​
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Marion County Commission
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​​Town of White Hall
  • Visit Pricketts Fort
    • Tours
    • The Junction Cafe
    • Field Trips
    • Plan an Event
    • Recreational Opportunities
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Register for an Event
  • Ways to Give
    • Make a Gift
    • Become a Member
    • Buy a Picket Campaign
    • Sponsor a Concert
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
  • History
    • Fort
    • Job Prickett House
    • Native Americans in West Virginia
  • For Kids
  • Shop
  • About
    • The Foundation
    • The Museum
    • Career Opportunities
    • Contact
    • Subscribe