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.
Photo: NPS Photo/Tom Markwardt
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War.
- LocationFarmington, PA
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Overview
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Alerts (2)
InformationOpen Season Jumonville Glen, Mount Washington Tavern, and the Picnic Area are OPEN until October 31st. Jumonville Glen and the Picni… Read more
Jumonville Glen, Mount Washington Tavern, and the Picnic Area are OPEN until October 31st. Jumonville Glen and the Picnic Area are open daily sunrise to sunset, and Mount Washington Tavern is open every day 10 am to 4 pm.
InformationCCC Camp Picnic Pavilions Closed
The pavilions in the CCC Camp Picnic Area are closed for the immediate future for restoration work.
Things to Do
5 experiences from the National Park Service, plus every activity offered in the park. Check details on NPS.gov before you go.
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Fort Necessity Junior Ranger
Come to the park, watch the movie, visit Fort Necessity, and complete the Junior Ranger Activity Book to earn a Fort Necessity Junior Ranger badge.
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Hike the Fort Necessity Trails
Fort Necessity National Battlefield has five miles of hiking trails to explore. You can walk to the battlefield and back in 15 minutes, or hike for hours through forests and meadows.
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Historic Weapons Demonstrations
Black powder weapons demonstrations are given daily throughout the summer at Fort Necessity as staffing permits.
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Take a Self-guided Battlefield Tour
Self-guided tours of Fort Necessity National Battlefield can be accessed using your mobile device.
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Watch Road of Necessity in the Visitor Center
The twenty-minute orientation film Road of Necessity takes viewer along the path from Washington's first trip over the Alleghenies to the creation of the National Road.
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Activities in the park
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Facilities & Services
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Other Visitor Services
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Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center
Facility
The exhibits an programs at The Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center immerse visitors and students in the diverse cultures and customs of…
3 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA (724) 329-5811 Directions
Details
The exhibits an programs at The Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center immerse visitors and students in the diverse cultures and customs of mid-eighteenth century Pennsylvania. The bookstore gift-shop provides a selection of theme related souvenirs and in-depth material for those who want to learn more after visiting the park. Exhibits also cover the National Road, the first federally funded highway, that linked the east and west of the young United States. -
Mount Washington Tavern
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The Mount Washington Tavern is a museum that focuses on travel and life along the National Road in the early 1800s, when it was a stagecoach stop along the nation's…
Farmington, PA Directions
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The Mount Washington Tavern is a museum that focuses on travel and life along the National Road in the early 1800s, when it was a stagecoach stop along the nation's first federally funded highway.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Hours by area (3)
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Fort Necessity National BattlefieldDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance 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.
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Braddock GraveDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
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Jumonville GlenDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
Jumonville Glen is open May 1 through October 31 from sunrise to sunset
Monday Sunrise to Sunset Tuesday Sunrise to Sunset Wednesday Sunrise to Sunset Thursday Sunrise to Sunset Friday Sunrise to Sunset Saturday Sunrise to Sunset Sunday Sunrise to Sunset
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Address
3 Washington ParkwayFarmington, PA 15437
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Weather & conditions
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What to expect by season
Weather 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 the wettest month. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 50°F to 80°F. July is the warmest month. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 30°F to 70°F. Fall foliage is at its peak around mid-October. Winter: Temperatures range from 15°F to 40°F. January is the coldest month.
Upcoming Events
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Veteran's Day Timeline
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Join us in honoring veterans from the French and Indian War through World War 2 with a weapons timeline. Event will be Saturday & Sunday, November 7th and 8th.
We will have displays showing how things changed or stayed the same through the years, and will be doing small arms and artillery demonstrations BOTH days at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Small arms demos will include flintlock and percussion cap muskets.
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Veteran's Day Timeline
About
Join us in honoring veterans from the French and Indian War through World War 2 with a weapons timeline. Event will be Saturday & Sunday, November 7th and 8th.
We will have displays showing how things changed or stayed the same through the years, and will be doing small arms and artillery demonstrations BOTH days at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Small arms demos will include flintlock and percussion cap muskets.
Photos
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Fort Necessity was the site of George Washington's first military experience at the beginning of the French and Indian War — NPS photo / Mike Soohey -
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Getting There
Farmington, PA 15437
The main unit of the park is located 11 miles east of Uniontown, Pennsylvania on U.S. Highway 40.
Full directions
The visitor center, reconstructed Fort Necessity, Mount Washington Tavern and picnic area are located in the main unit of the park.
Mailing address: 1 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA 15437
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