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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Operating Hours & Seasons

The park grounds are open daily from Sunrise - Sunset, all year;

Fort Necessity/ National Road Interpretive & Education Center

Open Daily:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed:  Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

Mount Washington Tavern

Open April 15 - November 1
Check at Visitor Center for hours.

The Mount Washington Tavern is closed for the winter months.

Jumonville Glen, Braddock's Grave parking area, and Picnic Area

Open during summer months only.
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General Braddock

Did You Know?
To increase speed, General Braddock split his army. The 1,200 men in the vanguard were severely routed by French and Indians from Fort Duquesne. Braddock died during the retreat and was buried in the road.
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Last Updated: November 09, 2011 at 11:57 MST