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The Opening Battle of a World War

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.

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List of the Fallen

At the end of the battle at Fort Necessity, a total of 33 men had been killed with most of the dead on the side of the British. Though no remains have ever been found, there is an account written by James Burd in 1759, during the Braddock campaign, which tells of bones laying out in the great meadow. For these reasons, Fort Necessity, in addition to being a national battlefield, is also considered a cemetery.


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Emissaries of Peace

The National Park Service will host this Museum of the Cherokee Indians award winning exhibit from April to December of 2012.


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Boy and Girl Scout Programs

A variety of programs are available for scouts. These programs were developed to integrate with scouting programs and badge requirements.


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Fort Necessity NB
1 Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437

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Headquarters
(724) 329-5512

Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center
(724) 329-5811

Fax

(724) 329-8682

Climate

In summer it is generally warm, often humid with cool mornings and evenings. In winter it is generally cold with snow possible from November through April. Layered clothing is recommended.

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Many GPS devices do not recognize Washington Parkway.  You may try 3500 National Pike, Farmington PA 15437 as an alternative for GPS directions.
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Fort Stanwix

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Fort Stanwix National Monument and Fort Necessity National Battlefield are the only two French and Indian War sites in the entire National Park Service.
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Last Updated: January 30, 2012 at 12:07 MST

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