Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Fort Necessity National Battlefield is open year round.
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
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.
Circular stockade in the middle of a meadow. Dramatic clouds build in the blue sky.
Photo by NPS Photo/Tom Markwardt
cabin and stockade casting shadows on the snow
Photo by NPS photo
Fort Necessity and the Great Meadow with trail and tree in the foreground
Photo by NPS photo / Mike Soohey