https://www.nps.gov/fone News releases from Fort Necessity National Battlefield. en-us https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/learn-more-about-the-white-tailed-deer-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment-at-upcoming-public-meeting.htm Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:04:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) invites you to attend a public meeting to learn more about the release of the White-Tailed Deer Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/learn-more-about-the-white-tailed-deer-management-plan-and-environmental-assessment-at-upcoming-public-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/first-battle-of-french-and-indian-war-remembered-at-fort-necessity.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:15:00 EST Join park staff and volunteers as we honor and remember the men who fought during the battle at Fort Necessity on July 3, 1754. Guided fort walks will be offered at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM. Soldier's life with musket and artillery demonstrations will be at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Events will happen rain or shine (except in thunderstorms) both Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 5th. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/first-battle-of-french-and-indian-war-remembered-at-fort-necessity.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/271st-battle-anniversary.htm Sun, 11 May 2025 09:29:00 EST Park set to mark observance of the 271st anniversary of the first shots on the road to the American Revolution. Events will take place at Jumonville Glen on the actual anniversary, May 28th at 7 AM. Programs at Fort Necessity on May 24th and 25th. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/271st-battle-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management.htm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:29:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has begun preparing a white-tailed deer management plan for Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Friendship Hill National Historic Site and Flight 93 National Memorial, all in western Pennsylvania. The dramatic increase in white-tailed deer densities over the past century have led to substantial ecological changes and degradation in both the natural and cultural landscapes of western Pennsylvania parks. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/white-tailed-deer-management.htm https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/park-staff-and-volunteers-to-recognize-veterans-day-and-end-of-the-season-closures-and-events.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:08:00 EST Guided cemetery walk at Friendship Hill NHS on October 26, 2024 at 10 AM and 2 PM; Veteran's Day Events at Fort Necessity; and seasonal closures. https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/park-staff-and-volunteers-to-recognize-veterans-day-and-end-of-the-season-closures-and-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/park-staff-and-volunteers-to-recognize-veterans-day-and-end-of-the-season-closures-and-events.htm Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 EST Fort Necessity's NB Veterans Day Event, Seasonal Closures and Guided Walk at Friendship Hill NHS https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/park-staff-and-volunteers-to-recognize-veterans-day-and-end-of-the-season-closures-and-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/whiskey-rebellion-event.htm Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:01:00 EST Join us at Friendship Hill National Historic Site on August 31st and September 1st to learn more about founding father Albert Gallatin and his role in the Whiskey Rebellion. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/whiskey-rebellion-event.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/fort-necessity-remembers-270th-battle-anniversary.htm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:06:00 EST Join Fort Necessity in honoring the 270th anniversary of the battle https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/fort-necessity-remembers-270th-battle-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/250th-anniversary-of-the-american-revolution-temporary-exhibit.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:54:00 EST Beginning June 14, Fort Necessity National Battlefield will host a temporary exhibition, the American Revolution Experience, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The exhibit highlights the experiences of ordinary Americans and the choices they made leading up to and including the Revolutionary War. The temporary exhibit will travel across the country utilizing twelve panels highlighting individual stories and three interactive kiosks for visitors to explore and understand the importance of the Revolution for Americans today. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/250th-anniversary-of-the-american-revolution-temporary-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/commemorative-observance-of-the-first-shots-of-the-french-and-indian-war.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 09:12:00 EST Farmington, PA- On Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2024, Fort Necessity National Battlefield will host a living history program recreating camp life near the reconstructed Fort Necessity to observe the 270th anniversary of the Jumonville Affair. Volunteers, staff and living historians will portray members of the French and British armies as well as Native Americans who served at the Great Meadows in 1754. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/commemorative-observance-of-the-first-shots-of-the-french-and-indian-war.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/park-staff-celebrate-veterans-day-with-a-military-timeline.htm Thu, 02 Nov 2023 06:00:00 EST The National Park Service invites the public to celebrate Veterans Day at Fort Necessity National Battlefield. On November 10 and 11, 2023, park staff and volunteers will display a military timeline of service. The timeline ranges from the 18th century to the 20th century. This free program includes a display of camp life, equipment, and weapon demonstrations. The program takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days at the fort on the historic battlefield, rain or shine. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/park-staff-celebrate-veterans-day-with-a-military-timeline.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/special-commemoration-programs-for-the-battle-of-fort-necessity.htm Wed, 28 Jun 2023 05:00:00 EST Park staff and volunteers invite the public to commemorate the 269th anniversary of the battle at Fort Necessity. Artillery demonstrations will be offered after each ranger program on July 1-3, 2023. Programs begin at the visitor center at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The ranger walks and weapons demonstrations last approximately one hour. Park staff will be in historic costume demonstrating soldier life throughout the three-day event.  https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/special-commemoration-programs-for-the-battle-of-fort-necessity.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/recent-archaeology-project-uncovers-first-shots-of-the-french-and-indian-war.htm Mon, 22 May 2023 08:45:00 EST A four-week archeological investigation has verified the location of the first skirmish of the French and Indian War. Through a partnership project, several 18th century ballistics and other artifacts were recently uncovered at Jumonville Glen, part of Fort Necessity National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/recent-archaeology-project-uncovers-first-shots-of-the-french-and-indian-war.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pa.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:10:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) tell the diverse story of America over 247 years, from the opening battle of the French and Indian War at Fort Necessity, to the crash of Flight 93 on September 11, 2001. National parks are home to many of the nation’s most beloved memorials, historic sites, battlefields, and iconic landscapes. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pa.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/exploring-the-trails-of-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:34:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) invite visitors of all ages and members of the media to attend a press conference on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Staple Bend Tunnel. The one-hour event will highlight the 33 miles of trails across the five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, and Friendship Hill National Historic Site.  https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/exploring-the-trails-of-the-national-parks-of-western-pennsylvania.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pennsylvania.htm Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:17:00 EST The National Parks of Western Pennsylvania (WEPA) will celebrate the 106th birthday of the National Park Service with a special event, WEPA in a Weekend, on Thursday, August 25 through Sunday, August 28, 2022. WEPA includes the following five parks: Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/find-your-park-in-western-pennsylvania.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/fort-necessity-national-battlefield-announces-jumonville-anniversary-program-and-encampment.htm Fri, 20 May 2022 12:45:00 EST On May 28 and 29, visitors to Fort Necessity National Battlefield can hear the shots of muskets and learn about the first battle of the French and Indian War, featuring a young British lieutenant colonel named George Washington. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/fort-necessity-national-battlefield-announces-jumonville-anniversary-program-and-encampment.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonville2021.htm Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:00 EST Join a ranger on May 28 at Jumonville Glen for a morning hike on the anniversary of the Jumonville Incident. Additional programs are offered Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend at Fort Necessity. Daily programs for the Summer season begin June 6, 2021 https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonville2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/digital-activities.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2020 06:44:00 EST The staff at Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site have produced a series of virtual activities for students and young people who are unable to visit the sites geared for different aged children., including a video tour of the Mount Washington Tavern, a comic book-style virtual Junior Ranger and a web-based Whiskey Rebellion quiz. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/digital-activities.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/park-reopening.htm Thu, 14 May 2020 08:02:00 EST National Parks in Western Pennsylvania are increasing recreational access by opening grounds and trails. Visitor Centers remain closed due to COVID-19 https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/park-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/parkopening.htm Thu, 14 May 2020 08:02:00 EST National Parks in Western Pennsylvania are increasing recreational access by opening grounds and trails. Visitor Centers remain closed due to COVID-19 https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/parkopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/virtualvisit.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:12:00 EST The National Park System Units of Western Pennsylvania are offering weekly Facebook Live videos featuring each park unit starting March 31. https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/virtualvisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/virtualvisit.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:12:00 EST The National Park System Units of Western Pennsylvania are offering weekly Facebook Live videos featuring each park unit starting March 31. https://www.nps.gov/flni/learn/news/virtualvisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/virtualvisit.htm Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:12:00 EST The National Park System Units of Western Pennsylvania are offering weekly Facebook Live videos featuring each park unit starting March 31. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/virtualvisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/covid-19-closure.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:29:00 EST All five National Parks in western Pennsylvania will be closed until further notice due to the public health concerns posed by COVID-19 https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/covid-19-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/covid-19-closure.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:29:00 EST All five National Parks in western Pennsylvania will be closed until further notice due to the public health concerns posed by COVID-19 https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/covid-19-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/centennialjourney2019.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:55:00 EST David Kroese has visited all the units of the National Park System. He will speak at Fort Necessity on Wednesday October 23. His exhibit of pins an mementos will be on displayed at Fort Necessity through the winter. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/centennialjourney2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter2019.htm Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:57:00 EST The Historic Gallatin House, located at Friendship Hill National Historic Site will be open Saturdays and Sundays beginning October 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020. The park grounds will remain open sunrise to sunset all winter. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/nrbs2018.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2018 11:24:00 EST The National Road Bicentennial Symposium will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Howard J. Burnett Center at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania. The keynote presentation will be given by Dr. John Lauritz Larson, author of Internal Improvement: National Public Works and the Promise of Popular Government in the Early United States and The Market Revolution in America. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/nrbs2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/festifall2018.htm Tue, 18 Sep 2018 06:08:00 EST FestiFall 2018 has food, entertainment, children's activities to provide fun of historic proportions for the whole family. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/festifall2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/poe2018.htm Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:45:00 EST Literary historian Rob Velella portrays Edgar Allan Poe in a special evening program held at the Visitor Center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/poe2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/encampment-august-2108.htm Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:19:00 EST Fort Necessity National Battlefield will host an 18th century period military encampment on August 4 and 5 https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/encampment-august-2108.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/battleanniversary2018.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:40:00 EST The National Park Service presents a series of Ranger guided history walks on July 3 to commemorate the 264th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Necessity.  The three walks, held at the three different units of the park, will cover different events from the beginning of the French and Indian War.   https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/battleanniversary2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/friends-of-fort-necessity-announce-dates-for-2018-lecture-series.htm Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:05:00 EST The Friends of Fort Necessity speakers and dates for the 2018 Lecture Series. The programs will be held the second Saturday of June, July, and August at 3:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center of Fort Necessity National Battlefield. The series begins June 9, with Michael Neiberg's "America and the Road to World War I, 1914-1917" Programs will also be presented July 14 and August 11. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/friends-of-fort-necessity-announce-dates-for-2018-lecture-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/veterans-day-military-timeline-2017.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:04:00 EST Veterans Day Weekend “Living Military Timeline” at Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be open Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Park staff will portray soldiers from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/veterans-day-military-timeline-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/friends-of-fort-necessity-present-edgar-allen-poe.htm Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:22:00 EST Rob Velella portrays Edgar Allan Poe, reading a combination of Poe's well-known and lesser-known works and explain his reasons for writing the way he did. This special evening program will be held Monday, October 30 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Visitor Center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Tickets are $10 per person. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/friends-of-fort-necessity-present-edgar-allen-poe.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winterhours2017-18.htm Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:27:00 EST The National Park Service announces the winter hours of operation for visitor facilities at Fort Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS. The Gallatin House at Friendship Hill is open weekends only for the Winter Season. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winterhours2017-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/superintendent-stephen-clark-presents-the-state-of-the-western-pennsylvania-national-parks.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:00:00 EST Superintendent Stephen M. Clark of the Western Pennsylvania National Park Service sites will give first annual State of the Parks program in Somerset Pennsylvania. Clark will share information on upcoming restoration and construction projects, special events, new exhibits and educational programs planned for 2017. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/superintendent-stephen-clark-presents-the-state-of-the-western-pennsylvania-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/superintendent-stephen-clark-to-present-the-state-of-the-western-pennsylvania-national-parks.htm Thu, 16 Mar 2017 07:00:00 EST Superintendent Stephen M. Clark of the Western Pennsylvania National Park Service sites will give first annual State of the Parks program in Somerset Pennsylvania. Clark will share information on upcoming restoration and construction projects, special events, new exhibits and educational programs planned for 2017. https://www.nps.gov/frhi/learn/news/superintendent-stephen-clark-to-present-the-state-of-the-western-pennsylvania-national-parks.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter-hours-2016-17.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2016 11:00:00 EST Friendship Hill National Historic Site will be open Saturdays and Sundays beginning October 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017. Fort Necessity Visitor Center open 9-5 daily, except some holidays. Some park facilities will be closed during the winter months. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter-hours-2016-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/elnu-abenaki-and-vaaa.htm Wed, 22 Jun 2016 12:42:00 EST The National Park Service will host members of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe and artists from the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association during a weekend of cultural heritage programs at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday and Sunday, July 2 and 3. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/elnu-abenaki-and-vaaa.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonville16.htm Thu, 19 May 2016 13:02:00 EST The National Park Service will conduct a ranger guided walk at the Jumonville Glen unit of Fort Necessity National Battlefield at 7:00 a.m. Saturday May 28, 2016 to commemorate the anniversary of the Jumonville Glen skirmish of 1754. The park service will also host an encampment at Fort Necessity National Battlefield during the weekend. Programs on French and Indian War battle tactics will be presented at Fort Necessity Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonville16.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/pikedays2016.htm Thu, 12 May 2016 07:27:00 EST During the National Road Festival, members of the Friends of Fort Necessity will tell the stories of the Mount Washington Tavern and the role of the National Road in our nation’s development. Dressed in historic costume, they will greet modern National Road travelers at the historic tavern. Light refreshments will be available. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/pikedays2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winterencampment16.htm Thu, 04 Feb 2016 19:30:00 EST Park volunteers and staff will represent soldiers from the French & Indian War up to World War II. Using period costume, camp gear and equipment individuals will highlight notable campaigns of the winter season such as Washington's 1753 trip to Fort Le Boeuf, Valley Forge and the Bulge. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winterencampment16.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/timeline.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:40:00 EST The National Park Service will host a “Living Military Timeline” at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on July 3-5. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/timeline.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/distance-learning.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:51:00 EST Virtual field trips using conferencing equipment from the classroom are now available Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Park rangers can teach students about young Washington and the French and Indian War. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/distance-learning.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/stephenclark-wepa.htm Thu, 22 Jan 2015 11:43:00 EST Stephen Clark has been named as the superintendent of the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania, which include the Flight 93 National Memorial, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Friendship Hill National Historic Site. Clark will assume his duties in late March. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/stephenclark-wepa.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/reinbold-ad.htm Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:45:00 EST Jeff Reinbold has been named the assistant director for partnerships and civic engagement within the National Park Service. Reinbold will be responsible for partnerships, philanthropic stewardship, national trails, wild and scenic rivers, and hydro-power assistance programs. He will also oversee the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/reinbold-ad.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/veterans2014.htm Fri, 31 Oct 2014 06:35:00 EST The National Park Service will present a living history program and encampment at Fort Necessity National Battlefield over the weekend of November 8-9. The program will present a military timeline representing America’s conflicts from the French and Indian War (1754-1760) through World War II. Park staff and volunteers will represent individual wars through uniform and equipment displays. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/veterans2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/july-lecture.htm Tue, 01 Jul 2014 13:08:00 EST For the July 2014 Friends of Fort Necessity Lecture, Katie M. Turner will present "The Archaeology of Fort Reconstruction" The program is Saturday, July 12, at 3:30 p.m. and is free to the public. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/july-lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/senecaweekend.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2014 12:09:00 EST The Seneca Cultural Heritage Weekend on June 28 and 29 will feature the Allegany Indian River Dancers, Artist Robert Griffing, Wampum Display, Cultural Demonstrations, Original Artwork and more. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/senecaweekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/june-lecture.htm Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:35:00 EST Sarah E. Reedy will present "More than a Fashion Magazine: Feminism in Godey's Lady's Book on Saturday, June 14, at 3:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center of Fort Necessity National Battlefield. The program will focus on the development of the Lady's Book and Sarah J. Hale's efforts to inspire and develop the female voice in antebellum America. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/june-lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/encampment-may2014.htm Fri, 16 May 2014 11:37:00 EST Compagnie Franches de la Marines du Contrecoeur, Trent's Company, and Maryland Forces will encamp at Fort Necessity May 24 and 25, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Interpretive programs and musket demonstrations will be offered at 11;00, 1:00, and 3:00. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/encampment-may2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/senecaexhibit.htm Mon, 14 Apr 2014 06:47:00 EST The National Park Service has partnered with the Seneca Nation of Indians in New York. The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in New York has developed the exhibit entitled "The Seneca and the French & Indian War. The exhibit opens April 19, 2014 for National Park Week at Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Entrance fees will be waived at the National Park sites in western Pennsylvania. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/senecaexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/economicimpact14.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:32:00 EST New report shows that 800,000 visitors to in Western Pennsylvania national park sites spent over $44 million in communities near the parks in 2012 . That spending supported 677 jobs in the region. The five parks include: Allegheny Portage Railroad NHS, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Friendship Hill NHS, and Johnstown Flood National Memorial. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/economicimpact14.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/artcontest2014.htm Sat, 22 Feb 2014 06:38:00 EST The winners of the 2014 George Washington's Birthday Art Contest were honored in a ceremony at the Fort Necessity Visitors Center https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/artcontest2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/nlpd2013.htm Tue, 24 Sep 2013 13:05:00 EST No Entrance Fees to be Charged in Western PA National Parks on Saturday September 28, 2013 https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/nlpd2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/pontiac250.htm Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:31:00 EST An encampment of American Indian and British re-enactors at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21 will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Pontiac's Rebellion. The camp will be open to visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/pontiac250.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/battleanniversary2013.htm Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:57:00 EST Special events at Fort Necessity July 3 include a Naturalization Ceremony and a free outdoor concert by the VFW Post 8543 Band. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/battleanniversary2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/wepaevents.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:22:00 EST The National Park Service invites you to celebrate America’s Independence by attending special July 4th events in the five Western Pennsylvania National Parks. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/wepaevents.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/western-pa-events-2013.htm Wed, 22 May 2013 12:42:00 EST Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Friendship Hill National Historic Site and Johnstown Flood National Memorial have new offerings and events for family and friends of all ages and interests. From June through August, over 50 special events are planned in western Pennsylvania's five National Parks sites. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/western-pa-events-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/nationalroadfestival2013.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 11:45:00 EST The Friends of Fort Necessity and park staff will present programs about mid-nineteenth century funeral practices Saturday at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and again on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Mount Washington Tavern will be open all weekend for the National Road Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/nationalroadfestival2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/cherokeeculture.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:51:00 EST The Museum of the Cherokee Indian will offer cultural presentations and demonstrations, including traditional dance performances by the Warriors of AniKituwha, a Cherokee dance group at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday and Sunday, July 7 and 8. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/cherokeeculture.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/encampments2012.htm Wed, 23 May 2012 10:01:00 EST Encampments at Fort Necessity National Battlefield and Jumonville Glen the two weekends of May 26-27 and June 2-3 will present accurate portrayals of dress, customs, manners, and activities of historic soldiers and warriors https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/encampments2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/emissariesopening.htm Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:01:00 EST Emissaries of Peace: 1762 Cherokee & British Delegations, 250th Anniversary Traveling Exhibit will be presented in partnership with the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and the Friends of Fort Necessity. Travis Henline will present a living history program beginning at 1:00 p.m. portraying Lt. Henry Timberlake,an emissary among the Cherokee people in 1762. The event coincides with the National Park Service Junior Ranger Day. Special children’s activities will be available. Admission is free for the day. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/emissariesopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/economic-impact.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:44:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 643,000 visitors in 2010 spent $28 million in the five national parks in Western Pennsylvania and in communities near the parks. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter11-12.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:35:00 EST The Mount Washington Tavern, will be closed from November 1, 2011 through April 1, 2012. Jumonville Glen will close November 1 and reopen May 1, 2010. The picnic area at Fort Necessity is closed November 1 through April 14. Friendship Hill NHS is open weekends only November through March. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter11-12.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/legends2011.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:12:00 EST Legends of Fort Necessity on Saturday evening, October 15, 2011. This special program is the October installment of the Friends of Fort Necessity Lecture Series and will highlight the history of the Braddock’s 1755 campaign to the Forks of the Ohio. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/legends2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/friends-of-fort-necessity-august-lecture.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:03:00 EST The Friends of Fort Necessity Lecture Series hosts Joshua Scully to discuss "From Quebec City to Port-au-Prince," Aug. 10. Mr. Scully discusses the rise and fall of France's North American Empire. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/friends-of-fort-necessity-august-lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/marylandforces2011.htm Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:58:00 EST Maryland Forces, a re-enactment group that portrays the lives of soldiers during the French and Indian War, will be demonstrating an encampment Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24, at Fort Necessity National Battlefeld, Farmington, PA. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/marylandforces2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/braddock2011.htm Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:33:00 EST The National Park Service will commemorate the 256th anniversary of the Braddock campaign at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday, July 9. Park staff and First Allies Living History Group of the Oneida Indian Nation https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/braddock2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/nationalroadexhibit.htm Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:16:00 EST “A Work Worth of a Great Nation”: Bicentennial of the National Road features artifacts on loan from The Washington County Historical Society along with items from Fort Necessity’s collection. The exhibit, which chronicles the history of the National Road, will be up through October. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/nationalroadexhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonville2011.htm Tue, 24 May 2011 20:00:00 EST Historical portrayal of dress, customs, manners and activities of these historic soldiers this Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29 at the Jumonville Glen unit of Fort Necessity National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonville2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/npweek2011.htm Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/npweek2011.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/superintendentnewlin.htm Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Keith Newlin has been named superintendent of the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania effective February 1, 2011. He will serve in the position for one year. He replaces Joanne Hanley, who will retire at the end of January. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/superintendentnewlin.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/feefree-mlk.htm Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:00:00 EST Fort Necessity National Battlefield, along with all 394 national park areas across the United States, will be fee free Saturday, January, 15 through– Monday, January 17, in honor of the Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/feefree-mlk.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/legends10.htm Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST The Friends of Fort Necessity will present the Legends of Fort Necessity on Saturday, October 16, 2010. This program will be the October installment of the Friends of Fort Necessity Lecture Series. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/legends10.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/citizens2010.htm Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST In celebration of Citizenship Day/Constitution Week September, the United States Citizen and Immigration Service will conduct a naturalization ceremony Friday, September 17 at Fort Necessity National Battlefield. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/citizens2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/fofn-lecture-series-shaltenbrand.htm Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Potter Phil Schaltenbrand will be the speaker for the Friends of Fort Necessity's September Lecture Series. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 8 https://www.nps.gov/fone/fofn-lecture-series-shaltenbrand.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/fofr-fee-free-weekend.htm Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Admission to America’s National Parks, including Fort Necessity National Battlefield, will be free Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15. https://www.nps.gov/fone/fofr-fee-free-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/fone-doug-wood-presentation10.htm Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST Historical researcher Doug Wood will present Turning The Tide Of War: Outacite Ostenaco and the Cherokee-British Alliance during the French & Indian War Friday, August 27, 2010 700 p.m. Fort Necessity Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/fone/fone-doug-wood-presentation10.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/fone-indian-war-party-10.htm Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/fone-indian-war-party-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/fofnlectureseries2010-meyer.htm Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:00:00 EST The Lecture Series for the Friends of Fort Necessity continues on Wednesday, August 11, 2010. Speaker for the evening is Jeffrey Meyer. His subject is “The Tree Army Makes Camp at Fort Necessity.” https://www.nps.gov/fone/fofnlectureseries2010-meyer.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/fofnlectureseries2010-fearer.htm Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/fofnlectureseries2010-fearer.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/encampments10.htm Sun, 23 May 2010 20:00:00 EST Special programs over Memorial Day weekend include the Anniversary of the skirmish Jumonville Glen, Friday, May 28 and encampments of French Marines and British Colonials to at Fort Necessity. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/encampments10.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/national-road-festival-10.htm Sun, 09 May 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/national-road-festival-10.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonvilledoc.htm Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonvilledoc.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter09.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service announces the winter hours of operation for visitor facilities at Fort Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter09.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/legendsmwt09.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST Visit the Mount Washington Tavern on a Saturday, October 24. Legends of the Mount Washington Tavern tours at 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00p.m., are sponsored by the new organization, Friends of Fort Necessity. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/legendsmwt09.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/indiancamp09.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST Warriors Weekend at Fort Necessity National Battlefield includes Program on Indian Women and War https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/indiancamp09.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/britishfrenchencampment09.htm Thu, 21 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/britishfrenchencampment09.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonville09.htm Thu, 21 May 2009 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/jumonville09.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/2009artconteswinners.htm Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service will honor the winners of the Fort Necessity Washington's Birthday Art Contest with an award ceremony Saturday, February 21. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/2009artconteswinners.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/mlk-gwbd2009.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:00:00 EST The visitor center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be closed Monday, January 19 and Monday, February 16 in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Washington's Birthday federal holidays. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/mlk-gwbd2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/hoilday-closure08.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:00:00 EST The visitor center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26, 2008. The visitor center will also be closed Thursday, January 1, 2009. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/hoilday-closure08.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/billofsale.htm Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/billofsale.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter08.htm Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service announces the winter hours of operation for visitor facilities at Fort Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter08.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/public-lands-day.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST Americans can enjoy free admission to National Parks and other public lands Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, 2008 in observance of National Public Lands day.  https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/indiancamp08.htm Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/indiancamp08.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/indianskills.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/indianskills.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/memorial08.htm Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/memorial08.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/britishfrenchencamp08.htm Mon, 26 May 2008 20:00:00 EST Historic detachments of French Marines and Colonial British troops will set up camp in the Great Meadows at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on this weekend, May 31 and June 1. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/britishfrenchencamp08.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/volunteerworkshop.htm Wed, 07 May 2008 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/volunteerworkshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/lripopenhouse.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service will hold an open house at the Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center in Farmington, PA from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., on March 15, 2008 to get input on the proposed Long Range Interpretive Plan https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/lripopenhouse.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/essaycontest.htm Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service and National Road Heritage Corridor today announced an essay contest for college students. The staff of Fort Necessity National Battlefield will administer the “2008 French and Indian War Essay Contest” that will provide $9,000 in scholarships. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/essaycontest.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/2008artcontestwinners.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST The National Park Service will honor the winners of the Fort Necessity Washington's Birthday Art Contest with award ceremonies Saturday, February 23. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/2008artcontestwinners.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/lrip.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST An open house will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 to receive input on the Long Range Interpretive Plan for Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Comments can also be submitted online or in writing. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/lrip.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/holiday-closures07.htm Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST Fort Necessity National Battlefield Announces Holiday Hours – Opportunity for Last Minute Shopping. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/holiday-closures07.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter07.htm Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST Winter hours of operation for visitor facilities at Fort Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter07.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/frenchencamp07.htm Sun, 15 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST An historic detachment of French Marines will set up camp in the Great Meadows near Fort Necessity National Battlefield on this weekend, July 21 and 22.  https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/frenchencamp07.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/summer-programs-at-fort-necessity.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/summer-programs-at-fort-necessity.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/playground.htm Thu, 03 May 2007 20:00:00 EST The new interpretive playground at Fort Necessity will be dedicated on May 16 in a kid friendly ceremony. Children, ages four to ten are invited to come help cut the ribbon and celebrate!   https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/playground.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/passcomments.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/passcomments.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/2007artconestwinners.htm Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/2007artconestwinners.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/public-review-ea.htm Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST The Environment Assessment for restoration of the Great Meadows is Available for Public Review. It is available at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, the Uniontown Public Library, and on line. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/public-review-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winterholidays.htm Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:00:00 EST The visitor center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be closed Monday, January 15 and Monday, February 19, 2007. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winterholidays.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/holiday-closures.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:00:00 EST The visitor center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be closed December 25, 2006 in and January 1, 2007. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/holiday-closures.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/hunting2006.htm Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:00:00 EST Hunters are reminded that National Parks in southwestern Pennsylvania are closed to hunting and weapons. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/hunting2006.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter06.htm Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service announces the winter hours of operation for visitor facilities at Fort Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/winter06.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/marketfair06.htm Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/marketfair06.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/indianwarparty.htm Wed, 09 Aug 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/indianwarparty.htm https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/trentsco.htm Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:00:00 EST Captain William Trent’s Company will encamp at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and August 6. https://www.nps.gov/fone/learn/news/trentsco.htm