Fort Necessity is a small battle that began the French and Indian War. A young 21 yr old George Washington killed a French diplomat which escalated the war. Washington's men built this small fort (replica because the French burned the original) as they battled the French. Washington was forced to surrender, and hence, lost the battle.
The fort is really small and had to house about 35 men
It is about 15 feet square
Re-enactor
The story began here
A copy of Washington's surrender papers where he admits to killing the French Ambassador
A copy of a land map - the star is where Fort Necessity is
Relics found during an archeaological dig of the site
More relics
General Braddock was Washington's general who was killed during another battle
Washington presided over the funeral and burial
General Braddocks Gravesite
Fort Necessity is a small battle that began the French and Indian War. A young 21 yr old George Washington killed a French diplomat which escalated the war. Washington's men built this small fort (replica because the French burned the original) as they battled the French. Washington was forced to surrender, and hence, lost the battle. 
The fort is really small and had to house about 35 men
It is about 15 feet square
Re-enactor
The story began here
A copy of Washington's surrender papers where he admits to killing the French Ambassador
A copy of a land map - the star is where Fort Necessity is
Relics found during an archeaological dig of the site
More relics
General Braddock was Washington's general who was killed during another battle
Washington presided over the funeral and burial
General Braddocks Gravesite
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