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Camper Registration - 2025 School of the Longhunter

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April 10th to April 13th: The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation invites you to join us for a weekend encampment during the School of the Longhunter. It is a weekend geared toward 18th century interpreters, re-enactors, and history enthusiasts.
​The Camper Registration is for those NOT attending the seminars.
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2025 SCHOOL OF THE LONGHUNTER AGENDA

*Schedule subject to change
Thursday, April 10th 
  • 12 – 5 pm - ARRIVAL AND SET UP
    *CHECK IN, VISITOR CENTER​
Friday, April 11th
  • 9 – 10:30 am - Peter Kelly - My Personal Journey into Historical Scouting
  • 10:30 – 12 noon - Emily Burns - Knit Caps, usage and prevalence on the Frontier
  • 12 noon – 1 pm - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
  • 1 – 2:30 pm - David Ervin - Militia of the Upper Ohio 1775-1783
  • 2:30 – 4 pm - Nathan Kobuck - Dogs on the Frontier      
  • 6 – 7:30 pm - FORT FEAST  
    *Please bring a covered dish
Saturday, April 12th 
  • 9 – 10:30 am - Simeon England - At the Forge of a Longhunter
  • 10:30 – 12 noon - 18th Century Yard Sale (Used Items Only) - No charge but must RSVP for Spot in the Upper Parking Lot.
  • 12 noon – 1 pm - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
  • 1 - 2:30 pm - Simeon England - Working at the Forge, make and take project
  • 2:30 – 4 pm - Steve Gengelbach -- Livin 18th Century in Southwest Appalachia in the 21st Century, Accounts of Trial and Tribulations from the 2nd Company
  • 4 pm - 5pm -  Don Pearce - Tobacco: One Plant 2 Cultures
  • 5 – 7:30 pm - DINNER ON YOUR OWN
  • 7:30 pm - Benefit Auction
    *Please bring a quality period item to be donated
Sunday, April 13th 
  • 8:30 – 9 am - Sunday Service
  • 12 noon - Depart for Home
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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.
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  • 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