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Scenes from the 18th-century Muzzleloading & Accoutrements Trade Show

Posted in 18th century trade show, Bill Schneider, Daniel Eisenhour, Dennis Hevener, Douglas Rexrode, Joe Scott, Nathan Kobuck, Patrick Davis, Rayl Barrels, Wild Willy Frankfort on March 8, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

The recent 18th-century trade show at Pricketts Fort, nasty weather notwithstanding, was a bonafide success, with heavy attendance throughout the three-day event.

For those poor unfortunates among you who missed out, the following scenes will have to suffice, and will perhaps prompt you to make it out here next year. Such a high concentration of superior-quality trade goods has not been seen altogether in one place for a good many seasons.

And next Spring, as soon as the rivers unfreeze and your winter bunions stop throbbing, put all your petty excuses aside, round up the wife & kids, saddle up the mule, and head on down the Monongahela to the mouth of Pricketts Creek and take in the best trade show this side of the Wabash.

‘Nuff said.

Rayl Barrels

Rayl Barrels

Rayl Barrels

Greg Bray

Greg Bray

Greg Bray

Greg Bray

Pat Davis

Pat Davis

Pat Davis

Pat Davis

Pat Davis

Daniel Eisenhour

Daniel Eisenhour

Daniel Eisenhour

Daniel Eisenhour

Dennis Hevener

Dennis Hevener

Dennis Hevener

Dennis Hevener

Dennis Hevener

Nathan Kobuck

Douglas Rexrode

Douglas Rexrode

Douglas Rexrode

Bill Schneider

Bill Schneider

Bill Schneider

Bill Schneider

Bill Schneider

Bill Schneider

Bill Schneider

Bill Schneider

Bill Schneider

Bill Schneider

Joe Scott

Joe Scott

Joe Scott

Joe Scott

Joe Scott

Joe Scott

Wild Willy Frankfort

Wild Willy Frankfort

Wild Willy Frankfort

Wild Willy Frankfort

Wild Willy Frankfort

Wild Willy Frankfort

Wild Willy Frankfort

Wild Willy Frankfort

Wild Willy Frankfort

Wild Willy Frankfort

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18th century Muzzleloading & Accoutrements Trade Show coming to Pricketts Fort, Feb 24-26

Posted in 18th century trade show, Calvin Tanner, Greg Bray, James Blake, Joe Scott, Keith Casteel, Mike Hawkins, Nathan Kobuck, Pam & Bryan White, Phil Cravener, Wild Willy Frankfort on January 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »

Hear ye! Hear ye!

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Later this winter, an 18th century Muzzleloading & Accoutrements Trade Show will be coming to Pricketts Fort, from 1 pm, Friday, February 24th, to 3 pm, Sunday, Feb 26th.

Admission is $3 at the door. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds will benefit the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation.

powderhorn by Wild Willy Frankfort

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Featured Contemporary Longrifle Association artisans (to date) will include:

James Blake: Indian Quillwork

Greg Bray: Knives and Axes

Keith Casteel: Guns

Phil Cravener: Guns and Horns

Willy Frankfort: Horns

Mike Hawkins: Horns

Nathan Kobuck: Indian Art

Joe Scott: Accoutrements

Calvin Tanner: Bags

Pam & Bryan White: Frontier Art

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salt boxes by Wild Willy Frankfort

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Prickett’s Fort State Park is located 2 miles off I-79 at exit 139 in Fairmont, West Virginia. For more information call
(304) 363-3030, or visit the Pricketts Fort website at www.prickettsfort.org.

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Native powderhorns by Mike Hawkins

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Forthcoming Events

May 19 (Sun) 2 pm. Pricketts Fort 2013 Lecture Series: History Alive. Harriet Tubman: Behind Enemy Lines, by Ilene Evans.

May 24-25 (Fri, Sat), 10 am to 4 pm. Sheep to Shawl. Come watch how sheep are sheared and then see the various processes involved in preparing wool including carding, spinning and weaving. School tours are welcome on Friday. Regular admission applies.

May 26-27 (Sun, Mon), 7 pm. Memorial Day: Whispers in the Wind. Hear the voices of those who lived and died on the frontier through a historically based performance written by FSU students under Dr. Fran Kirk’s direction. This original work will be performed by actors from Town and Gown Theatre Company. Attendees will begin by gathering at the park’s Visitor Center and will be guided on a walking path to the cemetery for the one-hour production. There will be seats provided in the cemetery but walking is required. Tickets are $4 per person and seating is limited to 60 per show.

Jun 7-9 (Fri, Sat, Sun) Historic Arts Workshops. Leather Work with Pat Davis. Horn Building with Wild Willy Frankfort. Bobbin Lace with Kimberlee Miller.

Jun 16 (Sun) 10 am to 4 pm. West Virginia Day: 150th Anniversary. On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state to enter the Union. Come and celebrate West Virginia Statehood with Stonewall Jackson. Half price admission.

Jun 20 (Thurs) 2 pm. Pricketts Fort 2013 Lecture Series: History Alive. Stonewall Jackson portrayed by Doug Riley.

Jul 4 (Thurs). 10 am to 4 pm. Independence Day. Half price admission for veterans and active military.

Aug 10 (Sat). 10 am to 4 pm. Morgan Morgan Regunion. For more information call (304) 599-6155 or (304) 366-4715.

Aug 23-25. (Fri, Sat, Sun) Historic Arts Workshops. Introduction to Blacksmithing with Greg Bray. Wood Carving with Charlie Reese. Introduction to Engraving with Doug Anderson.

Sept 14 (Sat). 10 am to 4 pm. Archaeology Family Day. Bring the family and learn about the prehistory of West Virginia. Display, demonstrations and hands-on activities for kids. Regular admission applies. Offered with support from the Council for WV Archaeology.

Sept 26-27 (Thurs, Fri). West Virginia Storytelling Festival. In the Ampitheatre. Join the West Virginia Storytelling Guild for a two day storytelling festival in the park. Schools are invited to participate in special workshops and storytelling for students. Thursday evening, a public storytelling event will begin at 7 pm in the outdoor amphitheater. Tickets are required for all events. Details will be posted at www.prickettsfort.org or www.wvstorytellers.org.

Oct 12-13 (Sat, 10 to 4 and Sun, 1 to 4) Harvest Festival. Enjoy a fall weekend that focuses on 18th century foods including demonstrations and displays about wild game, food production, harvest, preservation, cooking, customs and manners. Regular admission is required for the historic attractions and festival.

Oct 25-27 (Sat, Sun) Historic Arts Workshops. Building an 18th Century Tomahawk with Greg Bray. Native American War Clubs with Mike Hawkins. Autumn Gathering Baskets with Helen Efaw.

Nov 1-3 (Fri, Sat, Sun) Bus Tour to Colonial Williamsburg. 3 days & 2 nights. Side trips to Jamestown and Yorktown. Includes Woodlands Hotel Suites with Breakfast & one Colonial Dinner at Kings Tavern or Shields Tavern. Tickets to Williamsburg, Jamestown & Yorktown. $495 per person for PFMF Members; $545 per person for Non Members. Payment due by Sept 1. Contact Pricketts Fort for further details.
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