5-10 MinutesFee applies
Historic Weapons Demonstrations
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Black powder weapons demonstrations are given daily throughout the summer at Fort Necessity as staffing permits.
A variety of black powder weapons were used by the forces of British, French and Native Americans involved in the Fort Necessity and Braddock Campaigns of 1754 and 1755. The types of weapons used had a major impact on the outcome of these campaigns. Demonstrations throughout the summer by trained park staff and volunteers help visitors visualize and understand the strengths and weaknesses of these weapons.
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Historic Weapons DemonstrationMilitaryInfantry and MilitiaWars and ConflictsFrench and Indian WarFort Necessity National BattlefieldHistoric Weapons Demonstrationsinterpretive program
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Duration
5-10 Minutes
Duration Details
The historic weapons demonstration are given following a talk about soldier life, which in turns, follow a ranger led walk about the Fort Necessity Campaign which start at the visitor center. Visitors can choose to attend any or all three programs. The combined time for all three programs is 40 minutes to an hour.
Fees
There are no entrance or fees for public interpretive programs at Fort Necessity
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Summer
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The trail to the program area and the demontration area is wheelchair/stroller accessible. The viewing area for the weapon firing demonstration is level but bumpy lawn inside Fort Necessity. Patrons with sensitive hearing, aversions to loud noises, pets, small children, or PTSD should be aware the historic weapons produce loud explosive noise and may want to a experience it from a distance. Demonstrators will give a warning before firing.
Pets
Yes — Pets must be on a leash and under control. The black powder weapons are loud. Be aware of your pets tolerance for loud sudden noises.
Reservations
No
Location
Fort Necessity