Fort Duquesne Collection

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British General Edward Braddock marching through wilderness to Fort Duquesne, now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the French and Indian War, 1755. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

Fort Duquesne, 1758
FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. Colonel George Washington of the Virginia militia planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt), November 1758. Wood engraving, late 19th century

Major Washington Planting the Union Jack on Fort Duquesne (engraving)
664843 Major Washington Planting the Union Jack on Fort Duquesne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Planting of the Royal Flag on the Ruins of Fort Du Quesne, 1758. The French held Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War

Evacuation of Fort Duquesne, 1758, (1877). The site was of strategic importance during the French and Indian War. Illustration from Popular history of the Dominion of Canada, with art illustrations

GENERAL BRADDOCK: DEATH. The death and defeat of General Edward Braddock on his expedition against Fort Duquesne, July 1755. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

Fort Duquesne, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Washington Planting the British Flag at Fort Duquesne, United States of America, US
Washington Planting the British Flag at Fort Duquesne, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Defeat of General Braddock, in the French and Indian War, in Virginia, in 1755
BAL111623 Defeat of General Braddock, in the French and Indian War, in Virginia, in 1755, from Ballous Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion, 1855 (engraving) (b&w photo) by American School

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). When captain of the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War: oil on canvas by Junius Brutus Stearns (1810-1885)

English plan, 1750s, of Fort Dusquesne, on the site of present day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FORT DUQUESNE: MAP. English plan, 1750s, of Fort Dusquesne, on the site of present day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Fort Duquesne, on the site of what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
FORT DUSQUESNE. Fort Duquesne, on the site of what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Washington Planting the British Flag at Fort Duquesne, United States of America, US
Washington Planting the British Flag at Fort Duquesne, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Fort Duquesne, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Colonel George Washington (center) of the Virginia militia raising his hat to the British flag over Fort Duquesne
FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. Colonel George Washington (center) of the Virginia militia raising his hat to the British flag over Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt) in November 1758

Colonel George Washington of the Virginia militia planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt)
FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. Colonel George Washington of the Virginia militia planting the British flag at Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt), November 1758: wood engraving, late 19th century

DEATH OF JUMONVILLE (1718-1754). Joseph Coulon de Villiers, Sieur de Jumonville. French-Canadian military officer. The death of Jumonville near Fort Duquesne after he had been captured in battle

FORT PITT. Plan of Fort Duquesne, built by the French from 1759 to 1761, and Fort Pitt, built a few years later by American colonists, on what is today Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

BRADDOCK: FORT DUQUESNE. Nineteenth-century view of the battlefield near Fort Duquesne where General Edward Braddock met defeat and death on 9 July 1755, during the French and Indian War

FORT DUQUESNE, 1758. British and American colonial forces retake Fort Duquesne from the French, 25 November 1758: wood engraving, 19th century

FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR (1754-1763). Taking possession of Fort Duquesne. British and American colonial forces retake Fort Duquesne from the French, Nov. 25, 1758. Engraving, 19th century

FORT DUQUESNE. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

BRADDOCKs MARCH, 1755. General Edward Braddocks march to Fort Duquesne in 1755 during the French and Indian War. Line engraving, American, 1830

GENERAL BRADDOCK: DEATH. The death and defeat of General Edward Braddock on his expedition against Fort Duquesne, July 1755, during the French and Indian War. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

BRADDOCK: FORT DUQUESNE. General Edward Braddocks defeat and death on his expedition against Fort Duquesne, July 1755, during the French and Indian War. Copper engraving, English, 18th century

WASHINGTON: FORT DUQUESNE. Colonel George Washington (center) of the Virginia militia raising his hat to the British flag over Fort Duquesne (rebuilt as Fort Pitt) in November 1758

GENERAL BRADDOCKs MARCH to Fort Duquesne in 1755. Colored engraving, 19th century

BRADDOCK: FORT DUQUESNE. The mortally wounded Major General Edward Braddock retreating with his army after being attacked by French and Native American forces near Fort Duquesne on July 9, 1755

GENERAL BRADDOCKs MARCH. English General Edward Braddocks march to Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War in 1755. Steel engraving, 19th century

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"Fort Duquesne: A Historic Battleground and Symbol of Colonial Struggles" Step back in time to the 18th century, where Fort Duquesne played a pivotal role in shaping American history. This iconic fort, located on the site of present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, witnessed numerous significant events that forever altered the course of our nation. One such event was Major Washington's brave act of planting the Union Jack atop Fort Duquesne in EVNT2A-00011. This engraving immortalizes his courageous gesture as he claimed victory for the British Empire during the French and Indian War. The Planting of the Royal Flag on the Ruins of Fort Du Quesne in 1758 symbolized a turning point in this conflict. The evacuation that followed marked a triumph for General Braddock's forces against their French adversaries (Evacuation of Fort Duquesne, 1758). However, not all tales from this fortress were victorious. GENERAL BRADDOCK: DEATH depicts General Edward Braddock's tragic demise during battle – an event that showcased both bravery and sacrifice. In another engraving from the 1870s (Fort Duquesne, United States of America), we catch a glimpse into what life may have been like within these fortified walls. It serves as a reminder that behind every historical landmark lies stories waiting to be discovered. George Washington himself left an indelible mark at Fort Duquesne when he planted yet another British flag (Washington Planting the British Flag at Fort Duquesne). As captain of Virginia militia during this tumultuous period, his leadership skills began to shine through. This stronghold also witnessed defeat - most notably with General Braddock's failed campaign during the French and Indian War (Defeat of General Braddock). These setbacks served as lessons learned for future military strategies. An English plan from the 1750s provides us with insight into how Fort Duquesne was strategically designed (English plan, 1750s).