Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Colonial troops commanded by 22 year old Colonel George Washington were defeated in this small stockade at the "Great Meadow". This opening battle of the French and Indian War began a seven year struggle between Great Britain and France for control of North America. Great Britain's success in this war helped pave the way for the American Revolution.

Fort Necessity National Battlefield is located in southwestern Pennsylvania about 11 miles east of Uniontown. The park comprises approximately 900 acres in three separate sites. The main unit contains the visitor center, the battlefield with the reconstructed Fort Necessity, and the Mount Washington Tavern. The Braddock Grave unit is approximately 1.5 miles west of the main unit and the Jumonville Glen unit is approximately seven miles northwest of the main unit.

One Washington Parkway
Farmington, PA 15437
724-329-5512 - Headquarters
724-329-5805 - Visitor Information
800-654-5984 - Pennsylvania Telecommunications Relay Service

By Plane
Less than 2 hours from Greater Pittsburgh International Airport.

Commuter flights may be available to Morgantown, WV (45 minutes away) or Connelsville, PA (25 minutes away)

By Car
US Route 40, 11 miles east of Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

By Plane
No Public Transportation is available to the park or within the park.

Getting Around
Most facilities are within a short walk of the Visitor Center.

Picnic area, Braddock's Grave and Jumonville Gleb are accessible by private vehicle.

In summer it is generally warm, often humid with cool mornings and evenings. In winter it is generally cold with snow possible from November through April. Layered clothing is recommended.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Educational Programs
• Hiking
• Wildlife Viewing
• Bird Watching
• Cross Country Skiing

Recommended Activities
The main park unit contains the reconstructed Fort Necessity, the Visitor Center, the historic Mount Washington Tavern, a picnic area, and hiking trails. In winter cross-country skiing is available on the trails, although they are not mechanically tracked or groomed.
The Mount Washington Tavern was originally built as a stagecoach stop for travellers along the National Road (1828-1855).

The Braddock Grave Unit is approximately 1.5 miles west of Fort Necessity on US Route 40.

Jumonville Glen is approximately seven miles northwest of Fort Necessity. It is the site of Washington's first encounter with the French.

From mid-June through Labor Day, a variety of talks, tours, and demonstrations are available at the fort, visitor center, and Mount Washington Tavern. A complete schedule of daily activities is available at the visitor center.

Junior Ranger Program: Children ages 6 to 12 may earn a patch and certificate by completing activity work sheets about the park. Children under 6 can earn a plastic badge and paper ranger hat. The program is available all year. Allow at least two hours.