Fort Necessity National Battlefield [PA]
The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening battle of the French and Indian war. The Fort Necessity National Battlefield features a restored Fort Necessity. Trained historical interpreters show visitors what life was like in the mid 18th century and how the battle at Fort Necessity was fought. The National Park Service offers curriculum based classroom educational programs as well as field trips and guided tours of the site.
The site offers visitor information, historical information, information regarding the educational programs offered by the park, an online bookstore, and an events calendar. In order to email the park, use the "contact us" link located on the left side of the webpage.