Sunday, July 3, 2011

On July 3rd 1754, George Washington surrendered.......

 Braddock Road Trace at Braddock's Grave (Ft. Necessity park), Photo from National park service
Did you know on this day in the year 1754, George Washington surrendered his troops to the French at Ft. Necessity (7 Years' War). This area is remembered today by a 903 acre national park in western Pennsylvania. Read more about this historical event and national park from the links below:

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