Park Service to present folklore, legends of The Braddock Road
FARMINGTON – The National Park Service will present a program for people who want to learn more of the folklore and legends associated with the first thoroughfare over the Allegheny Mountains on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10. The British Army built The Braddock Road during the 1755 campaign to the Forks of the Ohio. The campaign ended in disaster with the rout of Braddock’s army near present day Pittsburgh.
As the army fled, Braddock died from wounds suffered in the battle. His men buried him in the road that became the main route through the mountains until it was replaced by the National Road and eventually abandoned.
Visitors will hear the rest of this story and many other stories and legends that linger about the historic road as the staff of Fort Necessity National Battlefield guides them through the Great Meadows at Fort Necessity and along the trace of the road.
Three tours will be offered each evening at 6, 7 and 8 p.m.
Each tour is limited to 30 people. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling 724-329-5805 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
“Similar programs we’ve offered have been ver popular,” said park spokesperson Tom Markwardt. “Folks should call early to ensure a space.”
An interpretive fee of $1 per person will be collected at the Visitor Center the night of the program. For more information on this and other programs at Fort Necessity, call 724-329-5512 or visit the park Web site at www.nps.gov/fone.