Fort Necessity
Fort Necessity, located only a few miles south-west of Ohiopyle is the site of General George Washington's stand against the French in what many consider the opening battle of the French and Indian War. The battle ground is now a National Park visited by tens of thousands of tourists every year.
Fort Necessity was built by George Washington and his few troops in the summer of 1754 out of 'necessity'. They had earlier attacked a party of French soldiers and were trying to protect themselves from the return attack from the French. Ultimately, Washington was defeated, however, he went on to do many more things in life that are much more memorable.
Fort Necessity is open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. They do have a Visitor's Center which open different hours, depending on the time of the year. You can view Fort Necessity's Operating Hours webpage for current hours of operation of the Visitor's Center.
While visiting Fort Necessity, be sure to stop and check-out Braddock's Grave. At the Braddock Grave, outdoor exhibits explain the Braddock Campaign of 1755. A trace of the Braddock Road is clearly visible at this site. A monument marks the final resting place of British General Edward Braddock.
