Places: Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Places to Visit

  • A two story tan building
    Place
    Interpretive and Education Center

    The Fort Necessity National Battlefield Interpretive and Education Center is a great way to start your visit.

  • A wooden stockade and earthworks in a meadow.
    Things
    Stories

    Learn about the Fort Necessity campaign, the National Road and other stories.

  • A two story brick tavern with a tavern sign in front
    Place
    Mount Washington Tavern

    The Mount Washington Tavern is open seasonally as a furnished museum. It is a short walk or drive from the visitor center.

  • a rock outcropping about two stories high in the woods
    Place
    Jumonville Glen

    Visit Jumonville Glen! It is located approximately 8 miles from Fort Necessity. This site is seasonally open May 1 to October 31.

  • An interpretive sign and a white monument
    Place
    Braddock's Grave

    Braddock Grave is open seasonally and is where General Edward Braddock was buried. It's located about 1 mile west of Fort Necessity.

 

Last updated: May 19, 2024

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