The small circular stockade of Fort Necessity served as a supply depot for George Washington's Virginia Regiment during their 1754 campaign.
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
National Battlefield · PA
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal of French power from North America. The stage was set for the American Revolution.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
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Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesVisitor Center Sidewalk Closed
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Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesOpen Season
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Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesCCC Camp Picnic Pavilions Closed
Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
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Good: many activities available18 activities
Park Name
InfoFort Necessity National Battlefield
Designation
InfoNational Battlefield
State(s)
InfoPA
Phone
Info(724) 329-5805
fone_interpretation@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoEntrance to Fort Necessity National Battlefield is allowed from sunrise until sunset. The park visitor center and Mount Washington Tavern museum have specific hours. Please see the listing for each facility.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center
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Visitor Center: Mount Washington Tavern
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Activity: Food
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Activity: Picnicking
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Activity: Guided Tours
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Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
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Activity: Hiking
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Activity: Front-Country Hiking
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Activity: Living History
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Activity: Historic Weapons Demonstration
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Activity: Junior Ranger Program
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Activity: Playground
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Activity: Skiing
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Activity: Cross-Country Skiing
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Activity: Wildlife Watching
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Activity: Birdwatching
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Activity: Park Film
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Theme: Archeology
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Theme: Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
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Theme: Forts
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Theme: Military
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Theme: Battlefields
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Theme: Monuments and Memorials
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Theme: Transportation
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Theme: Roads, Routes and Highways
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Weather Info
InfoWeather varies considerably within each season. Be prepared with layered clothing. Precipitation is common throughout the year. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 25°F to 70°F. On average, May is
Getting There
InfoThe main unit of the park is located 11 miles east of Uniontown, Pennsylvania on U.S. Highway 40. The visitor center, reconstructed Fort Necessity, Mount Washington Tavern and picnic area are located
GPS Coordinates
Info39.8131° N, -79.5903° W
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