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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Be A Junior Ranger
 
Fort Necessity Jr. Ranger Badge
Earn the right to wear the Fort Necessity Jr. Ranger Patch.

Junior Ranger Program

Become a Fort Necessity Junior Ranger! Pick up a Junior Ranger activity booklet at the Visitor Center. Start as a Recruit and explore the park and complete the activities to work your way through the rank of Captain and up to Colonel. The more activities you complete, the higher your rank.

 Available year-round.
Portrait of George Washington
Washington's Birthday Art Contest
A historic research and art contest for 4th-6th graders
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General Braddock  

Did You Know?
To increase speed, General Braddock split his army. The 1,200 men in the vanguard were serverely routed by French and Indians from Fort Duquesne. Braddock died during the retreat and was buried in the road.
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Last Updated: January 15, 2008 at 16:10 EST