News Release

Fort Necessity National Battlefield & Friendship Hill NHS Winter Hours announced

NPS Photo by MaryEllen Snyder

News Release Date: September 28, 2019

Contact: Brian Reedy, 724-329-5470

FARMINGTON – 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.
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 for visitors who enjoy walking in the park.  
The Fort Necessity National Battlefield and National Road Heritage Corridor Interpretive and Education Center will remain open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the 2019-2020 winter season. The Mount Washington Tavern, located within the boundaries of Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be closed from November 1, 2019 through April 30, 2020.  Braddock’s Grave is open to foot traffic year-round. Vehicle access is dependant upon weather. Jumonville Glen and the picnic area at Fort Necessity will close November 1 and reopen May 1, 2020. Park staff will open the Mount Washington Tavern or Gallatin House for group programs with one week advance notice.
Both parks will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. During periods of severe weather, the Superintendent may adjust visiting hours as needed in the interest of visitor and employee safety.
In inclement weather, up-to-date closure information is available by calling 724-329-5802. For more information on Fort Necessity programs, please call 724-329-5811 or visit the park’s web site at www.nps.gov/fone. For more information on Friendship Hill NHS please call 724-329-2501 or visit the park’s web site at www.nps.gov/frhi.