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Fort Necessity National BattlefieldDetail of painting " A Charming Field for an Encounter" by Robert Griffing depicts opening of the battle at Fort Necessity
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Operating Hours & Seasons

The park grounds are open daily from Sunrise - Sunset, all year;

Fort Necessity/ National Road Interpretive & Education Center
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Closed:
Thanksgiving Day,
December 25,
January 1,
Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., and
George Washington's Birthday.

Mount Washington Tavern
Open  April 15 - November 1 
Check at Visitor Center for hours.
The Mount Washington Tavern is closed for the winter months.

Jumonville Glen, Braddock's Grave parking area, and Picnic Area
Open during summer months only

Wampum belt being presented at a ceremony.  

Did You Know?
Wampum was an important and sacred tool of communication used by many Indian tribes in the northeast. Each belt was specially woven so that each color, bead and pattern had a meaning. Similar to European documents, wampum formalized treaties and outlined trade agreements.

Last Updated: October 28, 2009 at 09:46 EST