Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center
Facility · Pennsylvania ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Fort Necessity National Battlefield (National Battlefield) · Restricted Access
- 1,848 ft
- Elevation
The exhibits an programs at The Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center immerse visitors and students in the diverse cultures and customs of mid-eighteenth century Pennsylvania. The bookstore gift-shop provides a selection of theme related souvenirs and in-depth material for those who want to learn more after visiting the park. Exhibits also cover the National Road, the first federally funded highway, that linked the east and west of the young United States.
Getting there
The visitor center parking area is the second right after entering the park from US Hwy 40.
39.81412, -79.58607 · 39°48'50.8"N 79°35'9.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 34 | 38 | 48 | 61 | 69 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 71 | 61 | 49 | 39 |
| Low °F | 15 | 17 | 24 | 33 | 43 | 52 | 56 | 54 | 47 | 36 | 27 | 20 |
| Precip in | 4.6 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center
- Can you reserve a site at Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center?
- No. Fort Necessity/National Road Interpretive and Education Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (724) 329-5811
- Email fone_interpretation@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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