What Happened in 1754

The French & Indian War

The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was the North American theater of the worldwide Seven Years' War. The war was fought between the colonies of... Read more

Washington's Party Enters Williamsburg

Washington's party left Fort Le Boeuf early on December 16, arriving back in Williamsburg on January 16, 1754. In his report, Washington stated,... Read more

First Political Cartoon Printed

"Join, or Die" is a well-known political cartoon, created by Benjamin Franklin and first published in his Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. The... Read more

Battle Of Jumonville Glen

The Battle of Jumonville Glen, also known as the Jumonville affair, was the opening battle of the French and Indian War fought on May 28, 1754 near... Read more

Tanaghrisson And His Party Surprise The French

Tanacharison or Tanaghrisson (c. 1700? – 4 October 1754) was an American Indian leader who played a pivotal role in the beginning of the French and... Read more

George Washington Begins To Build Fort Necessity

On June 4, 1754, twenty-two-year-old Colonel George Washington and his small military force were busy constructing Fort Necessity, east of what is... Read more

Battle Of Fort Necessity

The Battle of Fort Necessity, or the Battle of the Great Meadows took place on July 3, 1754 in what is now the mountaintop hamlet of Farmington in... Read more

The French Attack Fort Necessity

Following the massacre, Washington pulled back several miles and established Fort Necessity, which the French then attacked on July 3. The... Read more