Support Your Park
The Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center was the result of generous community support. Donations and Monetary Contributions Your support of is an important component of the preservation of Fort Necessity. Your donations enhance the programs and activities to protect park resources and provide visitor services and we are very grateful for your support. There are several ways of supporting Fort Necessity. Find out how you can help. 
Volunteers from the local community remove invasive plants in preparation for forest restoration. There are many opportunities to volunteer at Fort Necessity. Use your skills in historical interpretation, welcoming visitors, maintenance trades or the natural sciences in the stewardship of this special place. Housing and RV campsite are available for full time volunteers and interns. Training, volunteer uniform shirts and/or living history costumes may be provided. Historic black powder weapons training for living history soldiers in usually held in early June. Send a message to the volunteer coordinator for more information. 
Interns at Fort Necessity help visitors experience the clash of cultures that led to the French and Indian War College credits may be earned through internships. Students should speak with their advisers about the number of hours required to earn college credit. |
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Did You Know?
After the battle at Fort Necessity, hostage Captain Stobo was held by the French at Fort Duquesne. Given some freedom, he drew a map of the fort and had an Indian smuggle it to the British. The map was captured by the French and Stobo tried for treason. He was found guilty but managed to escape.