Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation

Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation is an independent, non-profit historical organization.

PRICKETTS FORT INVITES VISITORS TO RELIVE THE PIONEERING SPIRIT OF CAPTAIN JACOB PRICKETT AND HIS FAMILY. Prickett's Fort State Park uses a living history style of interpretation to preserve, document and exhibit the past. It features an 18th century recreation of the original Pricketts Fort which provided a place of refuge from Native American attack. In addition, guests enjoy visiting the origin

al 19th century Job Prickett House, Prickett Cemetery, Visitor Center, and Museum Gift Shop. The Junction Cafe has recently been added so guests can purchase refreshments while visiting Prickett's Fort State Park.

The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation would like to thank Fran Kirk and all the actors that participated in Whispers in...
06/09/2026

The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation would like to thank Fran Kirk and all the actors that participated in Whispers in the Wind at Pricketts Fort on May 22nd and 23rd, 2026. We'd also like to thank everyone who came out to see the show.

We've got another amazing weekend coming up at Pricketts Fort! Rain or Shine, we'll be hosting the Primitive Trade Fair ...
06/07/2026

We've got another amazing weekend coming up at Pricketts Fort! Rain or Shine, we'll be hosting the Primitive Trade Fair next weekend, June 12th to the 14th, 2026! Visiting the Primitive Trade Fair will be FREE with vendors set up in the Visitor Center.

Tickets must be purchased at the Visitor Center to tour the Fort, and the Job Prickett House. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for kids ages 6 – 12 (Kids under 6 and members of the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation are FREE). For more information visit our website at www.prickettsfort.org or contact the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation office at (304) 363-3030.

Special thanks to the First Energy Foundation, the Marion County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Marion County Commission, and the Town of Whitehall for their support.

We are still celebrating Prickett's Fort's 50th Anniversary with Free Admission to the Fort today until 4pm! Don't miss...
06/07/2026

We are still celebrating Prickett's Fort's 50th Anniversary with Free Admission to the Fort today until 4pm! Don't miss your chance to come out and celebrate with us!

It isn’t too late to come celebrate Prickett’s Fort’s 50th Anniversary with us! Come on out to the park - free admission...
06/06/2026

It isn’t too late to come celebrate Prickett’s Fort’s 50th Anniversary with us! Come on out to the park - free admission until 4pm, The Junction has great food, and we’ll have more free music at 7pm!

The Opening Ceremony is about to start at Prickett’s Fort’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Join us for the festivities to...
06/06/2026

The Opening Ceremony is about to start at Prickett’s Fort’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! Join us for the festivities today, 9am to 4pm!

We can’t think of a better way to kick off summer break for the kids than celebrating Prickett’s Fort’s 50th Anniversary...
06/04/2026

We can’t think of a better way to kick off summer break for the kids than celebrating Prickett’s Fort’s 50th Anniversary, with Free Admission to the Fort on Saturday, June 6th (10am-4pm) and Sunday, June 7th (Noon to 4pm). Bring the kids out for a fun filled weekend in the park. The Junction at Pricketts Fort will also be available for concessions!

The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation would like to extend a special thank you to WVU Medicine for their Event Sponsorship of Prickett’s Fort’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Its time to celebrate Prickett's Fort's 50th Anniversary Weekend! Be sure to put the first Free Outdoor Concert on your...
05/26/2026

Its time to celebrate Prickett's Fort's 50th Anniversary Weekend! Be sure to put the first Free Outdoor Concert on your calendar for Saturday, June 6th at 7pm in the Prickett's Fort Amphitheater. We have two great groups lined up to get the concert season started.

This concert is provided to the public free of charge through the generous support of Vandalia Health.
For more information about this and other events, visit www.prickettsfort.org or contact (304) 363-3030.

The 50th Anniversary Celebration at Prickett’s Fort State Park is quickly approaching on June 5th, 6th, and 7th! Are yo...
05/25/2026

The 50th Anniversary Celebration at Prickett’s Fort State Park is quickly approaching on June 5th, 6th, and 7th! Are you getting excited?

The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation is pleased to present the activities for the rest of the celebration with FREE admission to the Fort on Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th. Please see the attached schedule of events!

We still have reservations available to the Reception and Dinner to be held on Friday, June 5th at 5:30pm so please call the office by noon Friday, May 29th to register. This part of the event is semi formal but high heeled shoes are not recommended for women, as we will be in the Fort and out on the park grounds.

The Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation would like to extend a special thank you to WVU Medicine for their Overall Sponsorship of Prickett’s Fort’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Address

88 State Park Road
Fairmont, WV
26554

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+13043633030

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