Legends of Fort Necessity slated for Oct. 15
FARMINGTON — The Friends of Fort Necessity will present the “Legends of Fort Necessity” on Saturday, Oct. 15, as part of the organization’s lecture series.
The October installment of the series will highlight the history of Gen. Edward Braddock’s 1755 campaign to the Forks of the Ohio.
The Legends of Fort Necessity tours will begin at the Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Participants will assume the role of recruits to Braddock’s army, arriving for the campaign. On their way to camp, the “recruits” will hear stories from veterans of Braddock’s campaign, including British officers, camp follower Charlotte Browne, an army surgeon, wagoner, the Half King and British soldiers. Recruits will hike more than one-half mile during the course of the program, including some unpaved trails. The organization recommends that visitors wear sturdy shoes and may wish to bring a flashlight.
Space on each tour is limited. Advance reservations are required and will be accepted on first-call, first-served basis.
For more information and reservations, call 724-329-5805 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled tour to confirm reservations. There is no fee for the program but donations are accepted at the information desk the night of the program.
More information about the Friends of Fort Necessity is available at the visitors center or by emailing FriendsofFortNecessity@yahoo.com. For more information on “Legends of Fort Necessity” and other programs at Fort Necessity, call 724-329-5505 or visit online at www.nps.gov/fone.