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10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
Come celebrate West Virginia’s Birthday with us. We will have period music by “WhA-KE-WE-NN” during the time period. Civil War Reenactors will be encamped on the lawn talking with people about the life of a soldier. Have lemonade on the front porch and learn how West Virginia became a state by Dr. JoAnn Lough. Tour the museum which is on the National Register of Historic Sites. Drinks and hot dogs will be on sale in front of the Court House. Take time to go to other sites in our city as Prickett’s Fort and the historic graveyards.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Marion County Historical Society - Holiday Historic House Tours

Always held the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
There are 9 houses on the tour. This is a self tour so you decide which houses you want to see and how long you want to stay. We will have some of our old favorites such as the Shaw House and the Meredith/Clayton Home. See Judge Showwalter’

Fairmont, WV Tours

Marion County Historical Society - Julia Pierpont Day

10:00 am – Noon
First Lady Julia Pierpont, the wife of Francis H. Pierpont who was the First Governor of Restored Virginia and the “Father of West Virginia”

Fairmont, WV Other Events

Holiday Historic Homes Tour 2006 Edition - Fairmont

This once a year opportunity is sponsored by the Marion County Historical Society. Travel at your own speed, using the map provided, to at least half a dozen locations. The smells, sights, sounds and tastes spill forth to make it a unique gift for all who enjoy an "old-fashioned Christmas."

Fairmont, WV Tours

Prickett's Fort State Park - School Of The Longhunter

An intense weekend of instruction exploring the role of early frontiersmen on the American frontier. Speakers will focus on the frontier skills of the longhunter. Space is limited and registration required. Visitors welcome during daytime hours with no admission charge. Contact: Prickett'

Fairmont, WV State Parks

Over The Hill Kruzers Car Show

Big Boys Toys Car Show
Palatine Park
Time: 5pm-dark
Activities: Live band, fireworks at dark

Fairmont, WV Other Attractions

Things to do near Fairmont, WV

CCC Spring Jubilee/Reunion

Meal and get together for Civilian Conservation Corp members, family and the public. Anyone interested in the CCC are welcome...

Prickett's Fort - Community Band Concerts at the Fort

Every Tuesday in June! A summer evening of band music by local musicians at the park's outdoor amphitheater. Begins at 8pm....

Scottish Festival and Celtic Gathering

FRIDAY - Kilted Golf Outing at Pete Dye Golf Club and CEILIDH – and evening of food and entertainment. SATURDAY - The B...

WVU Football Games - November / December

Thursday November 8th. Louisville starts at 7:30 pm. Saturday Novermber 24th. Connecticut time TBA. ...

Prickett's Fort - 18th Century Fall Rendezvous

Encampment portraying the 18th century with period camp, dress and wares closes out the season. Tours of the fort require a ...