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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. 

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