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Special Event

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Encampment - British and French Forces

Fee:

No additional fee

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Location: LAT/LONG: 39.814540, -79.590100

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

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Repeating Event

Days:

Every day

Dates:

May 25, 2019 to May 26, 2019

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Living History

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Description

French and British forces will encamp in the Great Meadows at Fort Necessity National Battlefield.

Reenactors portraying colonial Virginia Troops, along with the Compagnie Franches de la Marines du Contrecoeur, will be available throughout the day to answer questions about  their equipment and supplies. 

The day will include special programs at and demonstrations. Visitors will be able to tour the authentic encampment of soldiers and watch historic weapons demonstrations.

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Visitor Center Staff
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Image Gallery

Re-enactors in red military uniforms and carrying flintlock muskets march along a path in a meadow.

French and Indian War re-enactors set up camp in the Great Meadows and present demonstrations throughout the weekend. NPS Photo / Debbie Martinez