George Washington
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On July 3, 1754, in the wilderness of the Allegheny Mountains, Colonial
troops commanded by 22 year old Colonel George Washington, were defeated
in this small stockade. This battle at the "Great Meadows" was
the opening battle of the French and Indian War, the struggle between Great
Britain and France for control of North America. The removal of French power
from the continent helped pave the way for the American Revolution.
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FORT NECESSITY NATIONAL
BATTLEFIELD is located in the Allegheny Mountains
of southwestern Pennsylvania.
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The park contains the reconstructed Fort Necessity, the historic Mount Washington
Tavern, a picnic area, and over three miles of hiking trails.
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By early in the 19th century, the wilderness of the Ohio
country had given way to settlement. The road Washington cut through
the forest was replaced by the National Road. The road passed by Fort
Necessity and bustled with traffic heading from plain to port and
port to plains. |
These pages will help you plan your trip to the area, provide tips on what
is available for families, schools, and organizations, and help you discover
more about this pre-revolutionary struggle for control of the continent.
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Getting
to the Park
Visiting
the Park
New Interp/Education Center
Overview
The Park Stories
French & Indian
War
The
Fort Necessity Campaign
The
Jumonville Affair
The Braddock Campaign - 1755
Francais (in French)
Chronology - 1754
Virginia Regiment Rosters
Westward Expansion
The National Road Story
The Mount Washington Tavern
Bookstore
For Teachers
Special Programs
250th Anniversary
Art Gallery
Nearby Attractions and Related Sites
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