Contents
a. INTRODUCTION
b. THE FORT NECESSITY CAMPAIGN
Rivalry of France and England
Washington's Mission to Fort Le Boeuf
The Expedition against Fort Duquesne
The Jumonville Incident
Building the Stockade
Preparations for Battle
The French Strike Fort Necessity
c. THE BRADDOCK EXPEDITION
The British again Challenge the French
The Advance of Braddock's Force
The French Prepare for Action
The Battle on the Monongahela
d. SURVEYS AND EXCAVATIONS OF FORT NECESSITY
e. DISCOVERY OF THE ORIGINAL FORT
f. GUIDE TO THE AREA
Fort Necessity National Battlefield Site
Braddock Road
The Old National Pike
Mount Washington Tavern
Braddock's Grave and Old Orchard Camp
Half King's Rocks
Jumonville Glen
Dunbar's Camp
g. HOW TO REACH FORT NECESSITY
h. ABOUT YOUR VISIT
i. ADMINISTRATION
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Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Historical Handbook Number Nineteen 1954
This publication is one of a series of handbooks
describing the historical and archeological areas in the National
Park System administered by the National Park Service of the United
States Department of the Interior. It is printed by the Government
Printing Office and may be purchased from the Superintendent of
Documents, Washington 25, D.C. Price 25 cents
The National Park System, of which Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Site is a unit, is dedicated to conserving the scenic, scientific, and
historic heritage of the United States for the benefit and enjoyment of
its people.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Stewart L. Udall, Secretary
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Conrad L. Wirth, Director
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