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Fort Necessity National BattlefieldReenactment of General Braddock's funeral
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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French and Indian War - 250 years

Visit other French and Indian War sites, find 250th Commemoration events, or relive the history of the French and Indian War through special features.
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National Road Heritage Corridor

The National Road was the first federally funded highway. It was built in the early 1800s along the same corridor Washington travelled in the 1750s. The Mount Washington Tavern, located in the park, operated during the heyday of the National Road. The story of the National Road is told in the Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center.  You can relive the spirit of a growing America by travelling the road and visiting the historic homes, toll houses, and scenic vistas.
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Mount Washington Tavern  

Did You Know?
It is estimated there was about one tavern every mile on the National Road. There were different classes of taverns on the road. Stagecoach taverns, wagon stands, and drovers’ inns among them. All taverns regardless of class offered three basic things; food, drink, and lodging.

Last Updated: February 20, 2008 at 16:22 EST