Overview
About Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal of French power from North America. The stage was set for the American Revolution.
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Weather
Weather varies considerably within each season. Be prepared with layered clothing. Precipitation is common throughout the year. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 25°F to 70°F. On average, May is the wettest month. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 50°F to 80°F. July is the warmest month. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 30°F to 70°F. Fall foliage is at its peak around mid-October. Winter: Temperatures range from 15°F to 40°F. January is the coldest month.
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Things to do
Discover Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
Fort Necessity Junior Ranger
60-120 MinutesCome to the park, watch the movie, visit Fort Necessity, and complete the Junior Ranger Activity Book to earn a Fort Necessity Junior Ranger badge.
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Hike the Fort Necessity Trails
15-180 MinutesFort Necessity National Battlefield has five miles of hiking trails to explore. You can walk to the battlefield and back in 15 minutes, or hike for hours through forests and meadows.
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Historic Weapons Demonstrations
5-10 MinutesBlack powder weapons demonstrations are given daily throughout the summer at Fort Necessity as staffing permits.
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Take a Self-guided Battlefield Tour
15-120 MinutesSelf-guided tours of Fort Necessity National Battlefield can be accessed using your mobile device.
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Watch Road of Necessity in the Visitor Center
20 MinutesThe twenty-minute orientation film Road of Necessity takes viewer along the path from Washington's first trip over the Alleghenies to the creation of the National Road.
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