Editor Pick
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
- November 17, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Amy Travels from Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Fort Necessity National Battlefield is part of the National Park System. There are four sections to the park: the fort itself, Mount Washington Tavern, General Edward Braddock's Grave, and Jumonville Glen.
Start your visit at the Visitor Center. The nominal admission fee is payable there. Admission is free with a National Park Pass. From the center, it is a short, level walk to the reconstruction of the fort built by George Washington in 1754.
After seeing the fort, walk back to the Visitors Center, and beyond the center there is a fairly short, but steep path to Mount Washington Tavern. If you're out of shape like I am, you can drive to the tavern (also located on US 40.) Mount Washington Tavern is a restored 19th century stagecoach inn that contains exhibits about the National Road.
About one mile west on 40 is General Edward Braddock's Grave. This is also worth seeing.
Finally, Jumonville Glen, site of a skirmish between French and British forces, is located 7.5 miles west of Fort Necessity. Follow the signs from US 40.
From journal Weekend in the Laurel Highlands