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Prickett's Fort
Basic Information
Address: Rt. 3 Box 407 Fairmont WV 26559
Phone Number: (304) 363-3030
Fax Number: (304) 363-3857
Email: info@prickettsfort.org
Action Shots
Additional Information
Days and Hours: April through October
Description:
18th century living history in a reconstructed civilian refuge fort. Interpreters portray daily life on the frontier of (West) Virginia in the 1770s and demonstrate crafts. Restored and furnished original 1860s homestead also on site.
$6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children 6 - 12, School Tours: $4 student, $5 chaperone (1 free per 10)
Students $4, Chaperones $5 One free chaperone for every ten students
Students receive an overview of fort history and demonstrations of blacksmithing, weaving, militia, Hearth cooking, gardening, pottery, daily life and more. Special workshops can be arranged with hands on crafts introduction as outreach or on site in conjunction with a field trip
Grade Levels:
Pre-K
K-5
6-8
9-12
Pre-K
K-5
6-8
9-12
Exhibits: Orientation gallery in newly opened Visitor Center with video, reconstructed 1770s fort, fully furnished with costumed interpreters, restored and furnished original 1860s homestead.
Additional Information:
Curriculum materials are available on line at www.prickettsfort.org