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  • General Admission - 2023 School of the Longhunter

General Admission - 2023 School of the Longhunter

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March 30th to April 2nd, 2023: The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation invites you to join us for a weekend encampment with seminars on the skills of the longhunter. It is a weekend geared toward 18th century interpreters, re-enactors and history enthusiasts.

Pre-Registration Fees: PFMF members: $40.00 | Non-members: $45.00 | Non-member with add-on membership: $70.00

Cost includes camping and seminar sessions, entertainment, Fort Feast and Benefit Auction. 

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2023 School of the Longhunter Agenda

Thursday, March 30th 
12 – 5 pm - ARRIVAL AND SET UP
*CHECK IN VISITOR CENTER

Friday, March 31st 
9 – 10:30 am - Mike Beliveau
Smooth-bore Shooting

10:30 – 12 noon - Simeon England
The Role of the Blacksmiths on the Frontier
 
12 noon – 1 pm - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
 
1 – 2:30 pm - Steve Martin
Chaga and Tinder Sources for Fire Starting         
           
2:30 – 4 pm - Chris Tyner
Chairs in the French Fashion used in the 18th Century
                                                                       
6 – 7:30 pm - FORT FEAST  
*Please bring a covered dish


Saturday, April 1st  
9 – 10:30 am - Simeon England
Tomahawk and Knives:  Their Carry and Care
 
10:30 – 12 noon - Greg Shipley
Trade and Raid:  Trade Goods on the Frontier as Told by Artifacts
                                   
12 noon – 1 pm - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
 
1 - 2:30 pm - Round Robin Trading
*If you want to participate bring an item to trade
                         
2:30 – 4 pm - Justin Meinert and DJ Huff
Corn:  Its History, Types, Cultivation, and Uses                                        
5 – 7:30 pm - DINNER ON YOUR OWN
 
7:30 pm - BENEFIT AUCTION
*Please bring a quality period item to be donated

Sunday, April 2nd   
8:30 – 9 am - Gene Thorn
SUNDAY SERVICE            

12 noon - DEPART FOR HOME
 
*Schedule subject to change

Hours of Operation

Visitor Center:
Open Daily - 10am to 4pm.
After October 30th, Closed Weekends until April 24th.

Fort Tours:
The 2023 season begins on April 24th and runs through October 30th. 
​Closed Mondays and Tuesdays after Labor Day.
Self-guided audio tours are available during the off-season beginning in January.


The Junction Cafe:
Open Daily, Sunday - Saturday
  • 11 am to 6 pm

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Pricketts Fort
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88 State Park Road
Fairmont, West Virginia 26554
CALL NOW: 304.363.3030
Email: info@prickettsfort.org

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.
​2023 CORPORATE MEMBERS​
Gwynn Tire Service, Inc. 
Ford Funeral Home 
​Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau 
Visit Mountaineer Country Convention and Visitors Bureau 
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First Energy Foundation
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
    • Sponsor a Concert
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Shop at AmazonSmile
  • History
    • Fort
    • Job Prickett House
    • Native Americans in West Virginia
  • For Kids
  • Shop
  • About
    • The Foundation
    • The Museum
    • Career Opportunities
    • Contact
    • Subscribe