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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
For Teachers
 

The staff at Fort Necessity National Battlefield has developed an array of educational programs for teachers. These include education kits with lesson plans, pre-visit and post-visit materials. There are on-site, curriculum based programs designed to help children get the most out of visiting this National Park.

These packages were prepared in cooperation with area educational professionals and are designed to meet the Pennsylvania Standards. The Education Specialist can help you help you plan your field trip and suggest appropriate materials for your classroom. You may reach her by phone at 724-329-8124.  Please explore the links above prior to calling.

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Swivel gun  

Did You Know?
The nine swivel guns Washington brought on the Fort Necessity campain each weighed just under one hundred pounds and shot half pound balls, about an inch and 1/2 in diameter.

Last Updated: January 10, 2007 at 11:49 EST