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Tours

A tour of Pricketts Fort is a "must do" for visitors. Family-friendly, live, dramatic tours help visitors understand the essence of 18th century life inside the fort. Costumed interpreters share stories while practicing tradesmen demonstrate blacksmithing, weaving, hearth cooking, gunsmithing and more. The tours include historic buildings, gardens, the grounds and many things of interest to children and adults. Individual and group tours are available.

Admission

Adults - $8.00
Seniors (60+) - $6.00
Youth (6-12) - $4.00
Children 5 and under - FREE
Members - FREE
Cost of admission covers all of the park's historical attractions including guided tours, specialized talks, orientation gallery, and craft demonstrations.

Hours of Operation

The 2019 season begins April 22nd and ends October 27th.
Monday through Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Ticket sales end at 4:00 p.m.)
Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 4:30 pm
(Ticket sales end at 4:00 p.m.)
Pricketts Fort gift shop, orientation gallery and administrative offices are open year-round, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pricketts Fort offers an audio tour during the off-season from November through March. The cost is $4 per person and tickets can be purchased from 10am to 3pm in the Pricketts Fort Visitor Center.

Additional hours are announced as needed for special events.​
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I have been to Williamsburg, Henricus Park in Richmond, and other sites like yours. I really enjoyed your knowledgeable staff, and that I could freely wander and get up close to your exhibits. The attention to detail and hands-on nature of Pricketts Fort make it stand out. I will be back."
- Chris Long

Hours of Operation

Visitor Center:
Open Daily - 10am to 4pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays after Labor Day
After October 27th, Closed Weekends until April 22nd

Fort Tours:
The 2019 season begins on April 22nd and runs through October 27th. Self-guided audio tours are available during the off-season.

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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.

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  • 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
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Shop at AmazonSmile
  • History
    • Fort
    • Job Prickett House
    • Native Americans in West Virginia
  • For Kids
  • Shop
  • About
    • The Foundation
    • The Museum
    • Contact
    • Subscribe