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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Accessibility
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NPS photo by Tom Markwardt | The paved ramp from the parking lot to the Mount Washington Tavern loops around the back of the building and is about 150 yards long. |
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Mobility
The Interpretive and Education Center, fort reconstruction, and the first floor of the Mount Washington Tavern are all wheelchair accessible.
There is a 200 yard paved trail from the Interpretive Center to the Fort. Wheelchairs are available for loan. Please ask at the desk.
The ramp from the parking lot to the Mount Washington Tavern winds around the building and is about 150 yards long. The second floor of the Mount Washington Tavern is not wheelchair accessible.
The picnic area, while handicapped accessible, does have some uneven terrain.
Hearing
The orientation film is closed captioned. Audio programs on the exhibits in the Interpretive and Education Center are mirrored in the text.
Sight
Audio descriptions of the images in the orientation film are available. Ask at the front desk for the headset. Text in exhibits is large and high contrast. Text is mirrored and supplemented with audio programs.
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Did You Know?
It is estimated there was about one tavern every mile on the National Road. There were different classes of taverns on the road. Stagecoach taverns, wagon stands, and drovers’ inns among them. All taverns regardless of class offered three basic things; food, drink, and lodging.
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Last Updated: February 05, 2007 at 10:30 EST |