fort-necessity | PA | Find park

Circular stockade in the middle of a meadow. Dramatic clouds build in the blue sky.

The small circular stockade of Fort Necessity served as a supply depot for George Washington's Virginia Regiment during their 1754 campaign.

cabin and stockade casting shadows on the snow

Fort Necessity National Battlefield is open year round.

Fort Necessity and the Great Meadow with trail and tree in the foreground

Fort Necessity was the site of George Washington's first military experience at the beginning of the French and Indian War

Physical Address:

3 Washington Parkway

Farmington, PA 15437

Mailing Address:

1 Washington Parkway

Farmington, PA 15437

contact-details

Phone Number: (724) 329-5805 Voice
Phone Number: (724) 329-8682 Fax

Email Address: fone_interpretation@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This war was a clash of British, French and American Indian cultures. It ended with the removal of French power from North America. The stage was set for the American Revolution.

park designation:National Battlefield

Directions:

The main unit of the park is located 11 miles east of Uniontown, Pennsylvania on U.S. Highway 40. The visitor center, reconstructed Fort Necessity, Mount Washington Tavern and picnic area are located in the main unit of the park.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Entrance to Fort Necessity National Battlefield is allowed from sunrise until sunset. The park visitor center and Mount Washington Tavern museum have specific hours. Please see the listing for each facility.

Braddock Grave

Open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Jumonville Glen

Jumonville Glen is open May 1 through October 31 from sunrise to sunset

Exceptions:

Closed November - April (November 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025)

Weather Information:

Weather varies considerably within each season. Be prepared with layered clothing. Precipitation is common throughout the year. Spring: Temperatures usually range from 25°F to 70°F. On average, May is the wettest month. Summer: Temperatures usually range from 50°F to 80°F. July is the warmest month. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 30°F to 70°F. Fall foliage is at its peak around mid-October. Winter: Temperatures range from 15°F to 40°F. January is the coldest month.