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Fort Necessity National Battlefield commemorates those who fought and died in the beginning campaigns of the French & Indian War.

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@Rationist3 @SenBobCasey @NatlParkService "We applied ourselves to surrounding the fort. It was situated advantageously enough." -French commander DeVillier
This supply depot that Washington reinforced in a day of Necessity actually wasn't all that bad. Keep in mind that the enemy was unable to capture it by force.

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History Happened Here! Learn more on the Laurel Highlands Happenings radio show tomorrow at 9 a.m. on @973LiteFM.

This month, we welcome Compass Inn Museum, The Somerset Historical Center and @FtNecessityNPS into the studio.

Listen in with host @louise_LHVB

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PARK ALERT - Planned Water Outage - Monday July 8
Water will not be available at Fort Necessity on Monday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. as the local water authority conducts repairs on the line near the park. Restrooms will not be available during this outage.

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Happening this weekend during #NationalParkWeek!

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The National Parks of Western Pennsyvlania (WEPA) are hiring a GS-07 NTE 1039 Biological Science Technician who has NPS rehire status and available 1039 hours.

The primary work is invasive species management,... https://t.co/UUh8JNMxVJ

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Thank you to the students from University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown for their volunteer work in the fort meadow today.

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Check out this event from our friends at Fort Ligonier. It promises to be a good time.
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Dr. Craik was at Fort Necessity in 1754 and with Braddock in 1755. https://t.co/LJ5HyzGFPj

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During the federal government shutdown, we will not monitor or update social media. Some areas of Fort Necessity National Battlefield area accessible, however, access may change without notice, and there are no National Park Service provided services.... https://t.co/KRb8vi0WqS

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The visitor center at Fort Necessity will close at 3:00 today due to icy roads and trails. The roads in the area are wet and the temperatures are hovering around freezing. Please be careful driving.

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Happy Halloween! Spiderwebs are a common theme for decorations this time of the year. Check out these amazing webs spotted at Fort Necessity a few weeks ago!

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James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Gallatin at Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA. Tomorrow they will participate in the National Road Bi-Centennial symposium. Co-sponsored by the NPS, the National Road Heritage Corridor and Washington & Jefferson College.

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The National Road Bicentennial Symposium was featured yesterday in the Observer-Reporter! Only one week to go until this important... https://t.co/jSFEcACQN9