News Release

250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Temporary Exhibit

Fort Necessity with swivel gun in foreground.

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News Release Date: June 10, 2024

Contact: Brian Reedy, 724-329-5470

 Farmington, PA- Beginning June 14, Fort Necessity National Battlefield will host a temporary exhibition, the American Revolution Experience, a collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). The exhibit highlights the experiences of ordinary Americans and the choices they made leading up to and including the Revolutionary War. The temporary exhibit will travel across the country utilizing twelve panels highlighting individual stories and three interactive kiosks for visitors to explore and understand the importance of the Revolution for Americans today.  

"We are excited to have the partnership with our local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter and the American Battlefield Trust in sharing this exhibit," stated Fort Necessity National Battlefield site manager Brian Reedy. “As we prepare for America 250^th commemoration we need to remember the roots of rebellion begin with the French & Indian War and a young George Washington at Fort Necessity."

The exhibit will run through July 7, 2024, and will be displayed in the battlefield ’s visitor center. The visitor center at Fort Necessity National Battlefield is free to the public and open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. While the exhibit is displayed, the 270^th observance of the battle at Fort Necessity will be remembered on July 3 and July 4, 2024. A list of ranger-led programming and historic demonstrations is available on the Fort Necessity National Battlefield webpage and social media.

American Battlefield TrustFrom a grassroots organization started by historians nearly 40 years ago, the American Battlefield Trust has grown into one of the most successful land preservation and education organizations in the nation. The Trust has protected more than 57,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War, representing more than 155 sites in 25 states from Massachusetts to New Mexico. Learn more at www.battlefields.org.   

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)The DAR was founded in 1890 to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism. Its members are descended from the Patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With nearly 190,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. Learn more at www.dar.org/ 

Fort Necessity National Battlefield Fort Necessity National Battlefield is a unit of the National Park Service and the site of the opening battle of the French and Indian War that ended with the removal of French power from North America. National Parks are protected by the Archaeology Resources Protection Act. For more information about Fort Necessity National Battlefield, visit www.nps.gov/fone or call the park visitor center at 724-329-5805.