BJ Lyons: His Stuff

Prickett's Fort

Prickett's Fort is a reconstructed frontier refuge fort (1774-1790s). It is located off I-79 exit 139 in Fairmont, WV. I worked there as a history interpreter for two tourist seasons 2000 and 2002.

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The mouth of Prickett's Creek
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Greg Bray manning the forge
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A well-furnished frontier cabin
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A well-stocked frontier hearth
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Inside the fort
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Armed to the teeth
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Judy Wilson weaving on an antique loom
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A large frontier cabin
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The Shawnee point of view
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A meal fit for a frontier king

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Updated 01/20/09