February 19, 2009
Winners of 2009 Washington's Birthday Art Contest Announced
The National Park Service will honor the winners of the Fort Necessity Washington's Birthday Art Contest with an award ceremony Saturday, February 21.
January 15, 2009
Interpretive Center Closed for Martin Luther King and Washington's Birthday Holidays
The visitor center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be closed Monday, January 19 and Monday, February 16 in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Washington's Birthday federal holidays.
December 19, 2008
Fort Necessity Announces Holiday Hours
The visitor center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be closed Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26, 2008. The visitor center will also be closed Thursday, January 1, 2009.
November 05, 2008
Original 1771 Bill of Sale of Washington's Fort Necessity Unveiled
The National Park Service has acquired the original “Bill of Sale,” documenting George Washington’s purchase of the Great Meadows in 1771, the site of the Battle of Fort Necessity. The document was unveiled at a reception at the Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center.
October 24, 2008
Winter Operations 2008-09
The National Park Service announces the winter hours of operation for visitor facilities at Fort Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS.
September 23, 2008
Southwest Pennsylvania parks to mark National Public Lands Day
Americans can enjoy free admission to National Parks and other public lands Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, 2008 in observance of National Public Lands day.
July 30, 2008
Warriors Weekend at Fort Necessity National Battlefield
The National Park Service will host an “Indian War Party” encampment at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday, August 9, and Sunday, August 10. Re-enactment groups will represent a Lenape war party allied with the French and a Cherokee war party allied with the British.
June 30, 2008
American Indian Traditional Skills Demonstration Weekend
Traditional American Indian Skills will be demonstrated on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13 at Fort Necessity National Battlefield from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. The Connellsville Area Historical Society will host the program with the support of a grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities’ We the People initiative on American history.
June 30, 2008
Memorial Salutes this Weekend at Fort Necessity
Rolling Thunder Chapter 5 Pennsylvania will perform a "missing man" ceremonial ritual July 3 to honor the fallen, missing in action, and prisoners of war from the battle. The Braddock campaign of 1755 will also be remembered at Fort Necessity this weekend through the story of one wagoner's trials and travails.
May 27, 2008
British Colonials and French Marines to Encamp at Fort Necessity
Historic detachments of French Marines and Colonial British troops will set up camp in the Great Meadows at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on this weekend, May 31 and June 1.
May 08, 2008
National Park Service to Offers Two Workshops on
The National Park Service is offering two volunteer training workshops at Fort Necessity National Battlefield. These one day workshops will prepare park volunteers to assist park staff in the presentation of programs about Native American life ways focused on tribes which were involved in the French and Indian War.
March 05, 2008
Input Sought on Proposed Visitor Services Plan at Open House
The National Park Service will hold an open house at the Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center in Farmington, PA from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., on March 15, 2008 to get input on the proposed Long Range Interpretive Plan
March 01, 2008
2008 French and Indian War Essay Contest Announced
The National Park Service and National Road Heritage Corridor today announced an essay contest for college students. The staff of Fort Necessity National Battlefield will administer the “2008 French and Indian War Essay Contest” that will provide $9,000 in scholarships.
February 14, 2008
Winners of 2008 Washington's Birthday Art Contest Announced
The National Park Service will honor the winners of the Fort Necessity Washington's Birthday Art Contest with award ceremonies Saturday, February 23.
January 17, 2008
Fort Necessity Seeks Input on Proposed Visitor Services Plan
An open house will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 to receive input on the Long Range Interpretive Plan for Fort Necessity National Battlefield. Comments can also be submitted online or in writing.
December 14, 2007
Fort Necessity National Battlefield Announces Holiday Hours
Fort Necessity National Battlefield Announces Holiday Hours – Opportunity for Last Minute Shopping.
October 24, 2007
Winter Operations 2007-08
Winter hours of operation for visitor facilities at Fort Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
July 20, 2007
Trent's Company Encampment at Fort Necessity
Captain William Trent’s Company will encampment at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and August 5. The camp will be open to visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days.
July 16, 2007
French Marines Encamp at Fort Necessity
An historic detachment of French Marines will set up camp in the Great Meadows near Fort Necessity National Battlefield on this weekend, July 21 and 22.
June 08, 2007
Park Service Announces Summer Programs at Fort Necessity
The National Park Service is offering ranger led programs throughout the summer. These programs will help visitors and area residents learn about historical events of the French and Indian War and about the era of the National Road. There are activities and programs for the whole family
May 04, 2007
Interpretive Playground Dedication - May 16, 2007
The new interpretive playground at Fort Necessity will be dedicated on May 16 in a kid friendly ceremony. Children, ages four to ten are invited to come help cut the ribbon and celebrate!
April 19, 2007
Annual Fee Increase Proposed
The National Park Service is seeking public comments on the proposed annual fee increase for January 1, 2008. The pass covers entrance to Johnstown Flood National Memorial, Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site and Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
February 21, 2007
Winners of 2007 Washington's Birthday Art Contest Announced
The National Park Service will honor the winners of the Fort Necessity Washington's Birthday Art Contest with award ceremonies Saturday, February 24. Students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades of local elementary schools were challenged to artistically depict an event in George Washington's life.
February 01, 2007
Park Service looks at Alternatives for Great Meadows Restoration
The Environment Assessment for restoration of the Great Meadows is Available for Public Review. It is available at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, the Uniontown Public Library, and on line.
January 11, 2007
Interpretive Center Closed Martin Luther King and Washington's Birthday Holidays
The visitor center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be closed Monday, January 15 and Monday, February 19, 2007.
December 15, 2006
Fort Necessity Interpretive Center Closed Christmas and New Years days
The visitor center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield will be closed December 25, 2006 in and January 1, 2007.
November 15, 2006
National Park Areas Closed to Hunting and Weapons
Hunters are reminded that National Parks in southwestern Pennsylvania are closed to hunting and weapons.
October 10, 2006
Winter Operations 2006-07
The National Park Service announces the winter hours of operation for visitor facilities at Fort Necessity NB and Friendship Hill NHS, located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
September 27, 2006
French Encampment and Market Fair at Fort Necessity
The National Park Service , in partnership with the National Road Heritage Corridor, will host a market fair for historic crafts at Fort Necessity National Battlefield during the Columbus day Weekend. The event, held Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8 will showcase the newly completed restoration of the inside of the Mount Washington Tavern and will also include an encampment of eighteenth century French soldiers
August 10, 2006
Indian War Party to Camp at Fort Necessity National Battlefield
The National Park Service will host an Indian War Party at Fort Necessity National Battlefield Encampment on Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13. The camp will be open to visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. This will be the first time a war party encampment has been held at Fort Necessity National Battlefield.
July 28, 2006
Trent's Company Encampment at Fort Necessity
Captain William Trent’s Company will encamp at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and August 6.
