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Fort Necessity National BattlefieldReenactment of General Braddock's funeral
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Where To Eat

There is no food service available within Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Snack and bottled beverages are available in the bookstore.

There are several restaurants nearby offering a variety of fare, or Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day! 

There is a wooded picnic area within the park as well as tables near the visitor center. There are no grills available or fires allowed near the visitor center tables. The road to the picnic area contains a hairpin turn and is not accessible for Touring Coaches or large RV's. Due to water system changes in the park, water may not be available in the picnic area beginning in summer 2009.

Fort Necessity is a trash free park. Trash cans are not provided in the park. Please take your trash with you when you leave. Litter bags are provided.

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Jumonville Glen  

Did You Know?
Captain Louis Coulon de Villiers, who led the French attack on Fort Necessity, was the brother of Ens. Joseph Coulon de Jumonville, who was killed five weeks earlier by the British. Before reaching Fort Necessity, the French stopped where Jumonville was killed. De Villiers said he wanted vengeance.

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Last Updated: February 24, 2009 at 14:48 EST