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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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French and Indian War - 250 years
Visit other French and Indian War sites, find 250th Commemoration events, or relive the history of the French and Indian War through special features.
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National Road Heritage Corridor
The National Road was the first federally funded highway. It was built in the early 1800s along the same corridor Washington travelled in the 1750s. The Mount Washington Tavern, located in the park, operated during the heyday of the National Road. The story of the National Road is told in the Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center. You can relive the spirit of a growing America by travelling the road and visiting the historic homes, toll houses, and scenic vistas.
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Did You Know?
George Washington’s ally, Seneca chief Tanacharison-also known as The Half King, complained that Washington “was a good-natured man but had no experience.” When referring to the fort the Half King said Washington “made no Fortifications at all, but that little thing upon the Meadow.”
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Last Updated: February 20, 2008 at 16:22 EST |