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Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Encampment - British and French Forces

Fee:

No additional fee

Location: LAT/LONG: 39.814540, -79.590100


Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Repeating Event

Days:

Every day

Dates:

May 23, 2020 to May 24, 2020

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Type of Event

Living History

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.

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Visitor Center Staff
724-329-5512
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Image Gallery

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