This historic fort was originally built in 1774 as a refuge fort on the frontier of Virginia. It was reconstructed in 1976 and today costumed interpreters recreate eighteenth century lifestyles through demonstration of colonial crafts. South of the fort is the 1859 Job Prickett House. The eighteenth century historical reconstruction and original nineteenth century house illustrate the development of an increasingly civilized lifestyle through an 85-year span of time. Open seasonally. Call for specific schedule. Prickett's Fort State Park has a gift shop, hosts school tours and special events.