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Pricketts Fort offers a variety of special events and workshops throughout the year such as dinners, performances, seminars and historic arts workshops. These activities give visitors a unique historic experience, and provide them with a deeper understanding of the 18th century.
Pricketts Fort’s historic arts workshops allow visitors the opportunity to learn more about specific processes that are taught by fort interpreters or area artisans. Offerings range from blacksmithing and gun maintenance, to spinning, dyeing, basketry and herb gardening. You can register for events below, or by calling 304-363-3030. |
Recent workshop students' responses when asked what they enjoyed most about Helen Efaw's basket class:
The help - I have never done a The friendly atmosphere and fun I had a blast (and I'm really proud |
2018 Events
Children's Drop Spindle Class With Judy Wilson
$10.00 - $12.00
Saturday, June 23, 10am to Noon, Pricketts Fort Visitor Center
Bring the kids to enjoy an early American activity while learning the skill of using an early tool, the drop spindle. Your child will also learn about other types of fiber production done by our early ancestors. Space is limited and the child must be accompanied by an adult. For children 8 years and up. (Max 10). $10 for PFMF Members and $12 for non-members.
Bring the kids to enjoy an early American activity while learning the skill of using an early tool, the drop spindle. Your child will also learn about other types of fiber production done by our early ancestors. Space is limited and the child must be accompanied by an adult. For children 8 years and up. (Max 10). $10 for PFMF Members and $12 for non-members.
Historical Arts Workshop: Basket Weaving For Kids With Cordelia Spencer
$25.00 - $28.00
Saturday, July 21, 10am to 1pm, Pricketts Fort Visitor Center
Students will learn basic basket weaving skills and take home their very own basket. Space is limited so sign up early. For ages 10 years to 13 years. Child must be accompanied by an adult. (Max 10). $25.00 for PFMF members and $28.00 for non-members.
Students will learn basic basket weaving skills and take home their very own basket. Space is limited so sign up early. For ages 10 years to 13 years. Child must be accompanied by an adult. (Max 10). $25.00 for PFMF members and $28.00 for non-members.
Historical Arts Workshop: Kids Colonial Doll Workshop With Katie Donnelly
$18.00 - $20.00
Saturday, August 18th, 10am to Noon, Pricketts Fort Visitor Center
Bring the kids to the fort and spend the morning making hand crafted church dolls and early American corn husk dolls. These dolls hearken back to a simpler time when such toys were cherished by children throughout the colonies and during the first half of the 19th century. For ages 8 years to 12 years and children must be accompanied by an adult. (Max 15). $18.00 for PFMF members and $20.00 for non-members.
Bring the kids to the fort and spend the morning making hand crafted church dolls and early American corn husk dolls. These dolls hearken back to a simpler time when such toys were cherished by children throughout the colonies and during the first half of the 19th century. For ages 8 years to 12 years and children must be accompanied by an adult. (Max 15). $18.00 for PFMF members and $20.00 for non-members.
Naturalist Program For Kids With Veda Boback
$0.00
Saturday, September 8th, 10am to 1pm, Pricketts Fort State Park
Bring the kids and let them discover the wonders of nature. Everything from bugs to flowers, birds to plants, your child will have fun while they learn. For children 10 years to 13 years of age. This program is free but registration is required. Children can also be registered by calling the PFMF office at 304-363-3030. (Max 25)
Bring the kids and let them discover the wonders of nature. Everything from bugs to flowers, birds to plants, your child will have fun while they learn. For children 10 years to 13 years of age. This program is free but registration is required. Children can also be registered by calling the PFMF office at 304-363-3030. (Max 25)
