“The Charming Small Town In West Virginia Where You Can Still Experience An Old Fashioned Christmas.” You probably read that article title right before clicking on this post, and now you’re most likely thinking of Harpers Ferry, aren’t you? But, while it’s true that old-fashioned Christmas in West Virginia’s Harpers Ferry, that’s not the only small town that boasts a back-in-time holiday experience here in the state! Welcome to an old-fashioned pioneer Christmas in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, featuring Fort Randolph’s Christmas On The Frontier holiday experience.

On the first Saturday in December each year, visitors to Point Pleasant, West Virginia can walk right into Fort Randolph for a self-guided, self-paced tour of the grounds of this historic fort.
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Fort Randolph was a defense structure for early pioneers to this area during the American Revolution (from 1776 to 1779) and it was also the site of Chief Cornstalk's death.
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The current fort is an excellent historic reproduction of this colonial-era structure and provides a real-life glimpse into what life was like for Ohio Valley settlers in the 1700s.
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Various stations at the fort will be staffed with costumed re-enactors celebrating old-time holiday traditions that date all the way back to the 1700s. It's a great way to learn about what Christmas in West Virginia was like a few hundred years ago.
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Plus, the fort's authentic trading post will be open for shopping and the fort's historic tavern will be open and serving some 18th-century style holiday treats!
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Christmas On The Frontier at Fort Randolph in Point Pleasant, West Virginia is free, but donations are always welcome.
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And even if you can't make it on the weekend of this event, the fort is open regularly for visitors on other days throughout the year, so still be sure to check it out.
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Plus, there are plenty of other Christmas events celebrating the holiday season in Point Pleasant, including shopping events along Main Street and a Christmas drive-through lights festival at the West Virginia State Farm Museum.
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Don't miss your chance to visit Point Pleasant during December this year for some old (and new!) fashioned holiday fun. What a great way to experience West Virginia at Christmas!
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Take a look at this video on the history of Fort Randolph by @landydrvr71:

To learn more about visiting Fort Randolph or attending any of the events they offer each year, including Christmas On The Frontier, visit this historic site’s Fort Randolph website and give the Fort Randolph Re-enactors and Friends Facebook page a follow for updates. Wishing you a very happy old-fashioned Christmas in West Virginia!

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What are some of the best things to do in winter in West Virginia?

Winter may bring frigid temperatures but there are still many ways to enjoy the season. The following are some of the best things to do in winter in West Virginia:

  • Visit Tamarack Marketplace for unique gifts while staying warm indoors! This market is located in Beckley, WV.
  • Spend a day or an entire weekend skiing and enjoying all that Snowshoe Mountain Resort in Snowshoe, WV has to offer.
  • Treat yourself to a 5-star getaway at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV especially after the holidays. What a great way to relax!

Check out more of the best things to do in winter in West Virginia.

What other events are there in West Virginia at Christmas?

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season around the state. Here are a few events to help you celebrate Christmas in West Virginia:

  • Check out the epic drive-thru lights at Oglebay’’s Festival of Lights in Wheeling, WV.
  • Enjoy the festivities at Parkersburg’s Holiday in the Park or at the town’s Festival of Trees at Blennerhassett Hotel.
  • Christmas at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs is also a memorable way to spend the holidays.

Check out more ways to celebrate Christmas in West Virginia.

 

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