Fort Necessity State Park Shopping Tips by grandmaR

Ft. Necessity Battlefield Bookstore: In the Visitor's Center

Just like most state and national parks, this one has a little store associated with it. In addition to the books listed below it has a poster of Ft. Necessity ($20), a lapel pin and a patch ($3.95@), a tin whistle, binoculars, games such as a ball in cup toy and whirlagig, and Jacob's Ladder.

What to buy: Books - Charming Field for an Encounter : $7.95- the story of Fort Necessity-of the remarkable men who fought at a remote frontier stockade in the year 1754
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"Godey's Lady's Book" - Paper Dolls $5.95
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Discovering Pennsylvania's Allegheny Heritage : $3.95

Via the Path of Progress National Heritage Tour Route, you can rediscover colonial conflict, follow the course of westward expansion, and visit landmarks of American industrialization
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Northeast Indians - Coloring Book : $2.50

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A Charming Field - Poster
This magnificent painting by artist Robert Griffin depicts the opening moments of the Battle of Great Meadows $20.00

What to pay: Some items are available from the web address below

Directions: US Route 40, 11 miles east of Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Theme: Books

Website: http://www.eparks.com/eparks/park_entrance.asp?park=31F