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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.

Map showing location of park.

A park ranger in 18th century clothing gives a program in front of a group of visitors

First battle of French and Indian War remembered at Fort Necessity

2025-06-22

Join park staff and volunteers as we honor and remember the men who fought during the battle at Fort Necessity on July 3, 1754. Guided fort walks will be offered at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 2:30 PM. Soldier's life with musket and artillery demonstrations will be at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM. Events will happen rain or shine (except in thunderstorms) both Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 5th.

Park marks 271st anniversary of Jumonville skirmish

2025-05-11

Park set to mark observance of the 271st anniversary of the first shots on the road to the American Revolution. Events will take place at Jumonville Glen on the actual anniversary, May 28th at 7 AM. Programs at Fort Necessity on May 24th and 25th.

National Park Service to hold public meetings for the start of white-tailed deer management planning for select National Parks of Western Pennsylvania.

2025-02-26

The National Park Service (NPS) has begun preparing a white-tailed deer management plan for Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Friendship Hill National Historic Site and Flight 93 National Memorial, all in western Pennsylvania. The dramatic increase in white-tailed deer densities over the past century have led to substantial ecological changes and degradation in both the natural and cultural landscapes of western Pennsylvania parks.