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.
What you’ll hear
21 places to explore in this park.
- Braddock Grave
- Brick House - First Floor
- Brick House - Second Floor
- Exterior of the Gallatin House
- Fort Necessity Interpretive and Education Center
- Fort Necessity Picnic Area
- Frame and Stone House - Second Floor
- Frame House - First Floor
- Gallatin Statue
- Gazebo
- Indian Run
- Introduction to Friendship Hill
- Jumonville Glen
- Mount Washington Tavern Interior
- Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area
- Sophia's Grave
- Stone House - First Floor
- Stone Kitchen
- The Great Meadows
- The Mount Washington Tavern
- The Reconstructed Fort Necessity
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