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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Brochures
Fort Necessity National Battlefield publishes a variety of brochures and site bulletins. Many of these publications may be downloaded from this page. To download the park's newspapers click here.
 

Special Events and Programs
Summer 2008 - Programs and Events
Project Weed Whack 2008
Civilian Conservation Corps 75th Anniversary

Educational Programs
Education Program for 3rd Grade Classes
Education Program for 4th-6th Grade Classes
Planning for a Successful Field Trip
Washington's Birthday Art Contest - Rules and Guidelines

French and Indian War
Braddock's Grave
Jumonville Glen
The Native People - French Allies at Fort Necessity
Queen Alliquippa

What is an Earthwork?

National Road
National Road
Mount Washington Tavern
Mount Washington Tavern - Exterior
The African American Experience in southwestern PA

Site Information
Hiking Trails
Ski Trails
The Historic Landscape

Area Information
Campgrounds
Area Phone Numbers

 

All the above publications require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing. For best results, we suggest that you download the file to your computer before viewing or printing. 

Many more publications are available through the park's bookstore.
Rebecca Sampey  

Did You Know?
When James Sampey, the tavern keeper at the Mount Washington Tavern, died he had eight children ranging from an infant to a 24 year old. His wife, Rebecca, took over the operation of the tavern. Thomas Searight noted that “in many instances widows kept the best taverns along” the National Road.

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Last Updated: June 04, 2008 at 12:45 EST