The Center will feature interactive information kiosks that will help visitors to Pennsylvania plan trips to other French and Indian War sites, other National Road sites, as well as to the rich range of historical, cultural and recreational attractions throughout the Laurel Highlands and Greater Pittsburgh regions, Rust said. Another 200,000 people are projected to visit other attractions along the National Road, for total regional visitation of potentially 400,000 people, according to the National Road management plan. And this area is so rich in history, natural beauty and outdoor opportunity that it s very easy to target tourism as one component of our continued economic rebuilding. My thanks to Gov. Ridge for partnering with us on this exciting project. Since 1995, Gov. Ridge has worked to bring more travelers and tourism jobs and economic benefits to Pennsylvania s 67 counties.
Tourism is Pennsylvania s second-largest industry.
Fort Necessity is part of the War for Empire Consortium, a group of regional French and Indian War sites that include Fort Ligonier, Bushy Run, Fort Pitt and Braddock s Field. In anticipation of a national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the French and Indian War in 2004, the Working Together Consortium of Pittsburgh is helping to facilitate the group s efforts for joint marketing, promotion and site improvements. Our thanks to Gov. Ridge and Sen. Kasunic for delivering the single largest capital budget grant ever given in Fayette County s history, said Mike Krajovik, Executive Vice President of Fay-Penn. This project will be a great addition to Fayette County and the National Road, greatly adding to the experience of visitors who come into the area. The Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is a state grant program for the acquisition and construction of economic, cultural or civic improvement projects.