Three area forts prominent in the French and Indian War were all built 250 years ago, in 1755. Three area forts prominent in the French and Indian War were all built 250 years ago, in 1755.

It’s been known since the day the first spade of soil was turned and the first log was laid in June 1756 to create the short-lived French and Indian War fort that it had been somewhere on the ...

Today, the recreated fort and an excellent museum tell the story of the French and Indian War, and what life was like for soldiers during this period. Another Forbes' Road fort was located in ...

To safeguard this strategic location, the French constructed Fort Duquesne ... of what would become known as the French and Indian War. The outnumbered Virginians were soon released by the ...