This is actually a reconstruction of the fort that Washington built in 1854. The Battle of Fort Necessity marked the beginning of the French and Indian War. The park allows picnicking and offers a 10-minute audiovisual presentation.
Near the fort is Mount Washington Tavern, a restored nineteenth-century stagecoach inn; the grave of General Edward Braddock; and Jumonville Glen which was the site of a battle between the French and British armies that led to the Battle of Fort Necessity. Details and directions are available at the Visitor Center.
Address: Fort Necessity National Battlefield, 1 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA 15437-9501, United States
Phone: 1 (724) 329-5512, Fax: 1 (724) 329-8682
Hours:
Sunrise-Sunset
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: Admission covers nearby Mount Washington Tavern, Jumonville Glen and Braddock's grave. Admission is for 7 days.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
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