National Parks / Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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.
Current Alerts
- InformationOpen Season
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.
Source: National Park Service.