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Special Event
Event
Anniversary of the Jumonville Glen Skirmish
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 39.879328, -79.640258
This event takes place at Jumonville Glen, a satellite unit of Fort Necessity National Battlefield. The glen is located about 8 miles from the fort. It is a wilderness area and will include a guided walk and historic weapons demonstrations.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every year
Dates:
May 28, 2024 to May 28, 2074
Time:
7:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Living History
Talk
Walk
A guided walkthrough of the Jumonville Glen incident early morning.
Description
In 1754, George Washington led 40 men on a hike through the dark and rain to Jumonville Glen where rumor had it a group of French were camped out. The debate continues about who fired that first shot, but at the end of the 15-minute skirmish, 17 French were dead, including their commanding officer, Jumonville. 21 French captives were taken to Wills Creek, VA (today's Cumberland, MD) and Washington and the rest of the Virginia regiment waited for the French retaliation by fortifying their camp at the Great Meadow.
Join us at 7 AM at the glen for a guided walk through the events of the Jumonville Glen skirmish and the events that led to the battle at Fort Necessity!
Reservation or Registration: No
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