Also available at the Visitor Center a ranger will provide a brief introduction and present a slide program detailing the battle. A ranger at Mount Washington Tavern will talk about tavern life and the National Road. School groups visiting for educational purposes are exempt from the entrance fee. A fee waiver form will be mailed when the reservation is made. School Group visits are welcome any time of the year.
Students responses to the visit are positive and enlightening.
For the past ten years Fort Necessity National Battlefield celebrated George Washington's Birthday by sponsoring an art contest for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. Entries are generally due by the middle of February. Prizes are awared for the top entries by grade and category. In addition, sample winning pictures are posted on this website. If you are interested in participating, please contact James Tomasek at Fort Necessity National Battlefield.