Battlefield · Farmington, Pennsylvania
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Organization Confirmed · last verified 2026-05-29 · What this means
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Preserves the battlefield associated with George Washington’s 1754 defeat at Fort Necessity.
Why it matters
Historical focus: French and Indian War, George Washington’s 1754 campaign
Visiting
- Address
- 1 Washington Parkway, Farmington, PA, 15437 · Map and directions
- Periods interpreted
- Multi-Era Military History
- Official page
- https://www.nps.gov/fone/index.htm (opens nps.gov in a new tab)
Programs and events
No upcoming events are listed yet. Events added by the organization appear here and on the main calendar together.
Contact
- Telephone
- 724-329-5805
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