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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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October 28, 2009
Fort Necessity to receive original Jumonville document at French and Indian War Seminar
The Braddock Road Preservation Association will provide, on long term loan, an original document bearing Jumonville's signature to the National Park Service, Fort Necessity National Battlefield.  The presentation kick's off this years French and Indian War Seminar.

October 22, 2009
Winter Operations 2009-2010
The National Park Service announces the winter hours of operation for visitor facilities at Fort Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS.

October 08, 2009
Legends of the Mount Washington Tavern
Visit the Mount Washington Tavern on a Saturday, October 24. Legends of the Mount Washington Tavern tours at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00p.m., are sponsored by the new organization, Friends of Fort Necessity.

July 31, 2009
Warriors Weekend at Fort Necessity
Warriors Weekend at Fort Necessity National Battlefield includes Program on Indian Women and War

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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Last Updated: December 12, 2006 at 14:48 EST