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The Museum

Pricketts Fort

The original Pricketts Fort was completed in 1774 under the command of Captain Jacob Prickett, for the purpose of protecting local settlers against Native American attacks. The reconstructed fort you see today, was built in 1976 by the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation and serves as a living history museum. The fort houses four blockhouses, fourteen cabins, a meeting house, gun shop, and trading post.

The Job Prickett House

Built in 1859, the historic Job Prickett House offers daily tours during the regular season. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been restored to its original condition.
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The Bray Blacksmith Shop

Visitors to Pricketts Fort are offered a unique glimpse into the everyday work of an 18th century blacksmith at the Bray Blacksmith Shop. The shop is open daily throughout the regular season.
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The Amphitheater

Located next to the Visitor Center, the amphitheater offers plays and a variety of concerts each year. Scheduled concerts can be found on the Upcoming Events page and are free of charge to the public.
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Visitor Center

The Pricketts Fort Visitor Center houses a museum orientation gallery, research library, and a gift shop. These resources are available to visitors year round.
  • Orientation Gallery – The museum orientation gallery contains a variety of educational exhibits and unique artifacts. A short introductory video on the history of Pricketts fort is also available for viewing in the gallery.
  • Thomas Library – The Thomas Library houses books, documents, photographs and digital resources that focus on 18th century America, the Western Virginia frontier, Pricketts Fort Community, genealogy, and various other historic subjects.
  • Museum Gift Shop – The Pricketts Fort gift shop offers a unique selection of items to delight visitors of all ages. From handmade items to history books, to Pricketts Fort memorabilia, there really is something for everyone.

Hours of Operation

Visitor Center:
Open Daily - 10am to 4pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays after Labor Day
After October 30th, Closed Weekends until April 24th

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

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Pricketts Fort
Memorial Foundation

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 
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Marion County Commission
​Marion County Convention and Visitors Bureau
​​Town of White Hall
  • Visit Pricketts Fort
    • Tours
    • 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