• Fort Necessity

    Fort Necessity

    National Battlefield Pennsylvania

Cooperating Association

Eastern National is a non-profit tax exempt organization recognized by the U.S. Congress to aid the National Park Service in their mission of education and service. Eastern National supports interpretation, education, and visitor service programs at Fort Necessity National Battlefield through donations to the park. For further information, visit Eastern National's Web site.

The bookstore at the Fort Necessity National Battlefield visitor center is operated by Eastern National.

Did You Know?

Jumonville Glen

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.