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Fort Necessity National BattlefieldDetail of painting " A Charming Field for an Encounter" by Robert Griffing depicts opening of the battle at Fort Necessity
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Washington's Birthday Art Contest
Portrait of George Washington standing by a cannon
Jake Kurtz - 2005 6th Grade Special Merit
Standing Proud

Fort Necessity National Battlefield celebrates George Washington's Birthday by sponsoring an art contest for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. Entries are generally due by the middle of February. Prizes are awarded for the top entries by grade and category. In addition, sample winning pictures are posted on this web site.

If you are interested in participating, please contact James Tomasek at Fort Necessity National Battlefield.

Click here to view and download rules.

 
General Braddock  

Did You Know?
General Braddock's army of 2,400 men was the largest army ever assembled on the American Continent up to that time.
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