Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Fort Necessity National Battlefield
4.5
ساحات معارك • مواقع تاريخية
طالع المزيد
عرض كامل
المنطقة
العنوان
تواصَل مباشرة
أفضل الأماكن القريبة
المطاعم
15 على بُعد 5 كيلومترات
معالم الجذب
10 على بُعد 10 كيلومترات
4.5
394 تعليق
ممتاز
224
جيد جدًا
138
متوسط
30
سيئ
2
سيئ جدًا
0
Al M
Delaware, Ohio24 مساهمة
زوجان • أغسطس 2023
Huge amount of information inside. We watched a 20 minute video about the battle which was very interesting. Interesting to learn about George Washington before being a continental general. Outside was wonderful with the walking audio tour.
كُتب بتاريخ 9 أغسطس 2023
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Lead2829
North Lawrence, Ohio291 مساهمة
العائلة • يوليو 2023
I had fun here. Fort was neat to see, and the museum has a video and a bunch of exhibits. There were some reenactors there that were fun to talk to. The Washington Tavern was right up the hill.
كُتب بتاريخ 18 يوليو 2023
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Elizabeth M
بروكلين, نيويورك9 مساهمات
يوليو 2023
I'm not normally a fan of forts. Especially on a warm, muggy day. But we were close by and, with another couple, we spent a little over an hour learning some history in this pretty place where blood was shed, The park service ranger's description of the soldier's experience and the Indian perspective nicely bring to life the scene of the battle. The National Park Service rangers in the Interpretive Center are a wealth of information and are happy to share their knowledge saving you from having to read all the little info panels in the museum area. Enjoy the experience and then go have lunch at Bittersweet Cafe.
كُتب بتاريخ 17 يوليو 2023
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Douglas B
54 مساهمة
العائلة • يوليو 2023
Hidden gem found by accident looking for a place to spend the night. Kinda off the beaten path but worth the effort. Very educational. I now see George Washington in a totally different light. Very good park ranger and excellent living history reenactors.
كُتب بتاريخ 12 يوليو 2023
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Alicia_JA
Chicago309 مساهمات
زوجان • مايو 2023
We visited on a chilly, sunny, morning. The grounds are beautiful and are connected through well maintained pathways. The film in the visitor center tells the story of this site perfectly. I was unaware of this important history prior to visiting. Be sure to visit all of the adjacent sites associated with Fort Necessity.
كُتب بتاريخ 30 مايو 2023
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ChrisH
Frederick, Maryland498 مساهمة
مايو 2023
Two adults visited here in mid-May 2023 for about four hours. We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent. The exhibits in the Visitor Center are very well done and cover the history of Fort Necessity, George Washington’s role and the subsequent French & Indian War. There is also a good section on the history of building the National Road and an excellent short film. The actual fort on the site is a 1950’s recreation based on archaeological evidence and is much smaller than we realized from the descriptions. We also visited the Washington Tavern (a very short drive) and General Braddock’s grave site (several miles away). We probably spent more time than most people but we enjoy reading all of the exhibit information. There are walking trails available but we didn’t use them. This filled in a section of history for us that was not covered very well way back in social studies or high school American History classes. There is an internet based audio tour available that adds more details for various stops at Fort Necessity and also at the Friendship Hill National Historic Site (also worth seeing). To listen to the audio you have to call a telephone number posted at Fort Necessity, Washington Tavern and/or Friendship Hill. Each tour stop narration lasts 60 to 90 seconds and all were interesting.
كُتب بتاريخ 24 مايو 2023
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Brendan S
أرلنجتون, فيرجينيا1,554 مساهمة
بمفردك • أبريل 2023
Fort Necessity is a protected site because (1) it's where the French and Indian War - a de facto world war - began; and (2) George Washington was the one who started it, possibly even firing the first shot!
The NPS visitors' center gives a very thorough account of the background history and the battle itself, including with a 20-minute film. There's also an exhibit here about the National Road.
But as a site, there's not a whole lot here. The Fort was little more than a small circle of posts and some shallow trenches. It was destroyed after the battle and the Fort on the site is a reconstruction. The battle involved only a few hundred soldiers on each side and a few dozen casualties. It takes about an hour to see the exhibits at the visitors' center and walk a short path to the tiny Fort.
The NPS visitors' center gives a very thorough account of the background history and the battle itself, including with a 20-minute film. There's also an exhibit here about the National Road.
But as a site, there's not a whole lot here. The Fort was little more than a small circle of posts and some shallow trenches. It was destroyed after the battle and the Fort on the site is a reconstruction. The battle involved only a few hundred soldiers on each side and a few dozen casualties. It takes about an hour to see the exhibits at the visitors' center and walk a short path to the tiny Fort.
كُتب بتاريخ 16 أبريل 2023
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corkyc988
نيو جيرسي125 مساهمة
أبريل 2023
The park is small but worth a visit if you are in the area. Start off in the visitor center and watch the orientation film if you aren't familiar with the events that happened here. The museum is small but well done. It is a short walk to the reconstructed fort. (We didn't venture to the tavern as it was not open the day we were there). They also have an interesting display about the National Road. Take your time and enjoy the scenery in the area.
كُتب بتاريخ 15 أبريل 2023
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John H
Hanahan, SC141 مساهمة
سبتمبر 2022
Very cool. Best enjoyed in good weather; the small trails around are very nice. The walk to the Tavern is not strenuous at all; the trail is actually paved. Have been a couple times; very interesting.
This is NOT Disneyland; might not be great for children.
This is NOT Disneyland; might not be great for children.
كُتب بتاريخ 12 سبتمبر 2022
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Roy C
Whispering Pines, North Carolina987 مساهمة
أغسطس 2022
We arrived just in time to listen to a lecture from a very well informed ranger who also is a historian about what led up to the building of Fort Necessity and what the ramifications were after that led to the French and Indian War. Its aftermath eventually caused the American Revolution. In the visitor's center itself they show about a 20 minute film that dramatically portrays those events, so it is recommended attending both the lecture and watching the film.
The visitor's center cum museum also is worth a few minutes to see the artifacts from George Washington's encounter with the French at Fort Necessity as well as learn about the National Road that eventually was built and today is US Route 40 (and still called "The National Road").
When out at the recreation of the fort itself, look for the signs that mark the tree line from where the French were firing. The French basically had Washington and his men surrounded. When you listen to the lecture, however, you will learn the real reason the French allowed him and his surviving men to escape was that the French too were out of powder, but the young George Washington did not know that.
There are a number of hiking trails, including a fairly difficult one to the historic tavern (warning sign), but we did not take it as my rough trail days are long behind me. It also is possible to drive to the tavern, but as it was beginning to sprinkle, we skipped it. There also are some picnic tables and a children's playground that is just outside the visitor's center.
You are not far from The Historic Stone Chimneys and General Braddock's grave. Be sure to visit both. There are no fees for the Fort, Braddock's Grave or the Chimneys and there is plenty of parking.
The visitor's center cum museum also is worth a few minutes to see the artifacts from George Washington's encounter with the French at Fort Necessity as well as learn about the National Road that eventually was built and today is US Route 40 (and still called "The National Road").
When out at the recreation of the fort itself, look for the signs that mark the tree line from where the French were firing. The French basically had Washington and his men surrounded. When you listen to the lecture, however, you will learn the real reason the French allowed him and his surviving men to escape was that the French too were out of powder, but the young George Washington did not know that.
There are a number of hiking trails, including a fairly difficult one to the historic tavern (warning sign), but we did not take it as my rough trail days are long behind me. It also is possible to drive to the tavern, but as it was beginning to sprinkle, we skipped it. There also are some picnic tables and a children's playground that is just outside the visitor's center.
You are not far from The Historic Stone Chimneys and General Braddock's grave. Be sure to visit both. There are no fees for the Fort, Braddock's Grave or the Chimneys and there is plenty of parking.
كُتب بتاريخ 26 أغسطس 2022
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What is the cost?
Jane B
Frankfort, Kentucky35 مساهمة
free. it's a national park. Did not need to use our national park pass.
Bianca D
Cliffside Park, نيو جيرسيمساهمتيْن
Hi, is there a gift shop, or any souvenirs for sale at the visitor's center?
Discover637882
بيتسبيرغ, بنسيلفانيا100 مساهمة
Yes, it is a small gift shop, but they have a large variety of items.
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