FORT RANDOLPH
POINT PLEASANT
WEST VIRGINIA
WEST VIRGINIA
Step back in time with a visit to
FORT RANDOLPH
a modern day reproduction of an American colonial-era fort!
From 1776-1779, the original Fort Randolph
provided valuable defense for America's frontier.
FORT RANDOLPH
a modern day reproduction of an American colonial-era fort!
From 1776-1779, the original Fort Randolph
provided valuable defense for America's frontier.
Please note that in response to the Covid19 pandemic, Fort Randolph will observe national, state, and/or local Covid19 guidelines. For more information regarding current guidelines being practiced at Fort Randolph, feel free to email The Fort Randolph Committee at: [email protected]

Built where the great Ohio and Kanawha Rivers meet and where the legends of the American Colonial frontier walked, Fort Randolph played an instrumental role in American history by serving as one of America's outposts on the colonial frontier. Although its existence was short, only from 1776-1779, Fort Randolph aided in protecting the newly formed American nation's back country from the threat of the British and their Native American allies.
Fort Randolph is also known as the location where the great Shawnee Chief Cornstalk met his untimely demise and for the siege that followed in retaliation for his death.
Today's Fort Randolph is located in the city of Point Pleasant, West Virginia's beautiful Krodel Park, about a mile from the original site. Offering several public events throughout the year that celebrate local as well as national American heritage, in addition to self-guided tours on weekends during the summer, Fort Randolph is managed by the Fort Randolph Committee, a 501 c(3) nonprofit comprised of history loving volunteers.
ANNUAL EVENTS (see the "2024 Schedule of Events" page for exact times and specific information)
MAY - 3rd Saturday - Commemoration of the Siege of Fort Randolph
JULY- 1st Saturday - Liberty Day
OCTOBER - 4th Saturday - Folklore and Fear Storytelling
DECEMBER - 1st Saturday - Christmas on the Frontier
SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION
11am- 5pm Saturdays and Sundays beginning Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
and 11am- 5pm Fridays during the months of June and July
Fort Randolph is also open in September, on the Saturday of the Mothman Festival, 11am-5pm
* admission to Fort Randolph for Annual Events and Summer Hour/Mothman Day tours is always FREE
Fort Randolph is also known as the location where the great Shawnee Chief Cornstalk met his untimely demise and for the siege that followed in retaliation for his death.
Today's Fort Randolph is located in the city of Point Pleasant, West Virginia's beautiful Krodel Park, about a mile from the original site. Offering several public events throughout the year that celebrate local as well as national American heritage, in addition to self-guided tours on weekends during the summer, Fort Randolph is managed by the Fort Randolph Committee, a 501 c(3) nonprofit comprised of history loving volunteers.
ANNUAL EVENTS (see the "2024 Schedule of Events" page for exact times and specific information)
MAY - 3rd Saturday - Commemoration of the Siege of Fort Randolph
JULY- 1st Saturday - Liberty Day
OCTOBER - 4th Saturday - Folklore and Fear Storytelling
DECEMBER - 1st Saturday - Christmas on the Frontier
SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION
11am- 5pm Saturdays and Sundays beginning Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
and 11am- 5pm Fridays during the months of June and July
Fort Randolph is also open in September, on the Saturday of the Mothman Festival, 11am-5pm
* admission to Fort Randolph for Annual Events and Summer Hour/Mothman Day tours is always FREE
|
Fort Randolph is pleased to be able to share this “virtual visit” featuring 5 historic “voices” of Fort Randolph as part of its educational outreach during the Covid 19 pandemic. Although designed for middle-school grade children, we feel all ages might enjoy it. (Disclaimer: there is talk of violence and violent actions depicted)
When sharing, please include the following: This project was made possible by funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the federal CARES Act through the West Virginia Humanities Council. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations do not necessarily represent those of the West Virginia Humanities Council or the National Endowment for the Humanities. |
|