School of the Longhunter, 2017

[SgtErv]

Prickett's Fort is a great place to be just about anytime. During School of the Longhunter this is especially true.

Had some fine company this weekend, and like my ancestors before me was even persuaded to enlist in defense of my countrymen against the usurpations of King George III

 

[Silky921]

Thanks for sharing Sgt. Always look forward to your posts.

 

[wattlebuster]

A pic is worth a thousand words. True saying in my opinion. Thanks for posting

 

[Mickc01]

Great pictures!! If they had cameras in the 18th century, I have no doubt the photos would have looked exactly like that! :thumbsup: :hatsoff:

 

[akapennypincher]

Looked like a good event, how many came to learn?

 

[SgtErv]

Thanks everyone.

I want to say there were about 60-75. I'm not sure that everyone was ever gathered in a single place at any given time, so it was hard to discern.

It was really neat seeing the fort with encampments circling it and the meeting House quite warm and lively. Ive been volunteering there for some time and have a new perspective on it

 

[smo]

Great pics Thanks for posting :hatsoff:

 

[S.Kenton]

Looks like fun! I wish we had somthing like that close by...

 

[Tinker2]

The smile on your face says it all

Thanks for posting


William Alexander

 

[Squatch84]

Was this in WV? Always wanted to get into reenactments.Thanks for sharing.

 

[SgtErv]

Yes. Prickett's Fort State Park is just north of Fairmont on the I-79. It's a fantastic place - lucky to have it practically in the back yard

 

[Squatch84]

That's not a bad drive for me then. Thanks for the info I'll look into it more.

 

[Tallswife]

Looks like a great time!!!

 

[SgtErv]

Their regular season starts April 24. Open 10-4 Mon-Sat, 12-4 on Sundays.

It was indeed a great time!

 

[Artificer]

Looks like you were having WAY TOO MUCH FUN. :wink: :haha:

GREAT Pics.

Gus

 

[SgtErv]

In the third and fourth photos I was looking at the punch bowl they were passing then I looked up at the camera hahaha.

It was a great, great time. I learned a ton as well. All around good people, good research results being shared, and period libations and food rounded it out nicely. :grin:

 

[marsh trapper]

great pics