Memorial Day Encampment
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Special Event
Join us on Saturday AND Sunday for ranger programs, weapons demonstrations, and representations of the three cultures that met in 1754 and started a world war.
We will have people representing the British, Native and French groups that started the French and Indian War. We will have small arms and artillery demonstrations at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM.
The Fort Necessity Visitor Center will be open BOTH days from 9 AM to 5 PM, and the trails, battlefield and reconstructed fort are open sunrise to sunset!
Fees
No cost to attend.
Location
Latitude and Longitude 39.815209, -79.589423
Schedule
Date:
May 23, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
8 hours
Contact Information
Brian Reedy
724-329-5805
Contact Us
Event Type
- Cultural/Craft Demonstration
- Guided Tour
- Living History
- Talk
- Volunteer Event
Tags:
french and indian war, french and indian war encampments, becoming george washington, george washington, jumonville, jumonville glen, america 250, america at 250