Park History
The State of Delaware deeded Pea Patch Island, located in the Delaware River between Delaware and New Jersey, to the U.S. government in 1813, and construction of Fort Delaware was completed around 1859.
Originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia, Pea Patch Island also became a Union prison camp during the Civil War, housing up to as many as 12,595 Confederate prisoners of war at one time. Manned only briefly during World Wars I and II, the island and fort were finally abandoned and declared surplus property in 1944, when ownership was transferred back to the State of Delaware. Fort Delaware became a state park in 1951.
Fort Delaware Today
Today, costumed interpreters take you back to the summer of 1864 -- tour the parade ground, officers' quarters, barracks, kitchen, blacksmith shop and ordnance room, hear stories of great escapes, and watch as the Fort's Columbiad cannon fires a live gunpowder charge! Engage with fort historians dressed in period clothing, and hear stories of those who lived at the fort in 1864. Fort Delaware is well-known as for “ghostly” activity and has been featured on Ghost Hunters and other television shows. Paranormal tours are offered in the fall.
The Heronry
Pea Patch Island is a summer home to nine different species of herons, egrets, and ibis. The remote marshes provide an outstanding habitat for one of the largest wading bird nesting areas on the East Coast. A hiking trail and its observation platform provide opportunities for photography and nature study. The Prison Camp Trail traverses part of this area and features a bird observation tower along the trail.
Planning Your Visit
- Access to Pea Patch Island and Fort Delaware is by ferry only. The ticket office and ferry dock are located at 45 Clinton Street in Delaware City.
- Advance ferry tickets are available online. Click here to reserve your tickets.
- Same day tickets may be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis at our ticket office. Call (302) 834-7941 for availability.
- Visitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by someone 18 or older during their visit to Fort Delaware.
- Leave pets and alcoholic beverages at home.
- Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes -- the ground on the island is uneven in places, and you will also be asked to step onto wet biomats to prevent spreading of spores that cause White-Nose Syndrome, a fungal disease that does not affect humans but is deadly to bats. Bats are vitally important to our ecology; they help to control pests and are important pollinators. White-Nose Syndrome has been confirmed at Fort Delaware.
- Private boats including kayaks and canoes, are not permitted to dock on Pea Patch Island.
Ferry Schedule
Dates
- April 29 – June 13: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
- June 14 – Sept. 4: Wednesday through Sunday and Holidays
- Sept. 5 – Sept. 30: Saturday and Sunday
- Oct 1 – April 28: Closed
*School Group tours by reservation only on weekdays in April, May, Sept. and Oct.
*Paranormal tours by reservation only on Friday and Saturday evenings in Oct.
Ferry Departure Times
Ferry operates 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ticket sales end five (5) minutes before each ferry departure time. Tickets for the last tour of the day end at 3 p.m. Please plan your arrival accordingly.
| Ferry Departures from Delaware City to Fort Delaware and Fort Mott | |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. Continues to Fort Mott | 1 p.m. |
| 11 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| 11:30 a.m. | 2 p.m. Continues to Fort Mott |
| 12 p.m. Continues to Fort Mott | 3 p.m. Last Ferry to Fort Delaware |
| 4 p.m. Return to Ft. Mott only | |
| Departures from Fort Delaware to Delaware City Times listed are for tram departures from the Fort to the ferry dock | |
| 11 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| 11:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
| 12:30 p.m. | 3 p.m. |
| 1 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
| 4:30 p.m. | |
| Ferry Departures from Fort Mott to Fort Delaware and Delaware City | |
| 10:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. Last Ferry to Fort Delaware |
| 12:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. Return to Delaware City Only |
| Ferry Departures from Fort Delaware to Fort Mott | |
| 12 p.m. | 4 p.m. Last Ferry to Fort Mott |
| 2 p.m. | |
Upcoming Events
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Thursday, August 16, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/16/2018 12:15 PM
08/16/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Thursday, August 16, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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08/16/2018 02:15 PM
08/16/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Thursday, August 16, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/16/2018 11:20 AM
08/16/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Dressed to Impress
Friday, August 17, 2018
1:15 p.m.
Clothes were more than a fashion statement to Victorians...they helped define social classes. And they were complicated! If you've ever wondered how a hoop skirt works, this is the program for you! Kids: Come along and try on some kids clothes from the time period.
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08/17/2018 01:15 PM
08/17/2018 02:15 PM
America/New_York
Dressed to Impress
Clothes were more than a fashion statement to Victorians...they helped define social classes. And they were complicated! If you've ever wondered how a hoop skirt works, this is the program for you! Kids: Come along and try on some kids clothes from the time period.
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Friday, August 17, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/17/2018 12:15 PM
08/17/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Friday, August 17, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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08/17/2018 02:15 PM
08/17/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Friday, August 17, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/17/2018 11:20 AM
08/17/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Behind the Scenes Tour
Saturday, August 18, 2018
1:30 p.m.
Take a tour of the fort "off the beaten track" with park staff, visiting areas not normally open to the public. Learn about the challenges of restoration and a living history program. Tours limited to 15 person. Not recommended for young children. Sign up in our Sutler Shop on the island!
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08/18/2018 01:30 PM
08/18/2018 03:30 PM
America/New_York
Behind the Scenes Tour
Take a tour of the fort "off the beaten track" with park staff, visiting areas not normally open to the public. Learn about the challenges of restoration and a living history program. Tours limited to 15 person. Not recommended for young children. Sign up in our Sutler Shop on the island!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, August 18, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/18/2018 12:15 PM
08/18/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, August 18, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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08/18/2018 02:15 PM
08/18/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Setting Up Camp
Saturday, August 18, 2018
11:15 a.m.
Union soldiers in the field had to carry everything they needed to live with them. How did they manage? How would you manage? Come find out in this interactive program!
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08/18/2018 11:15 AM
08/18/2018 12:00 PM
America/New_York
Setting Up Camp
Union soldiers in the field had to carry everything they needed to live with them. How did they manage? How would you manage? Come find out in this interactive program!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Sunday, August 19, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/19/2018 12:15 PM
08/19/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, August 19, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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08/19/2018 02:15 PM
08/19/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, August 19, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/19/2018 11:20 AM
08/19/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Eyes of the Fort
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
1:15 p.m.
In addition to being a Civil War prisoner of war location, Fort Delaware was refurbished to be an active fort in the late 1890s. It boasted three guns that each had a range of up to eight miles! Come find out the intense process by which these long-range guns were used.
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08/22/2018 01:15 PM
08/22/2018 02:15 PM
America/New_York
Eyes of the Fort
In addition to being a Civil War prisoner of war location, Fort Delaware was refurbished to be an active fort in the late 1890s. It boasted three guns that each had a range of up to eight miles! Come find out the intense process by which these long-range guns were used.
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/22/2018 12:15 PM
08/22/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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08/22/2018 02:15 PM
08/22/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/22/2018 11:20 AM
08/22/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Thursday, August 23, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/23/2018 12:15 PM
08/23/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Thursday, August 23, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Add to Calendar
08/23/2018 02:15 PM
08/23/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Thursday, August 23, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/23/2018 11:20 AM
08/23/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Dressed to Impress
Friday, August 24, 2018
1:15 p.m.
Clothes were more than a fashion statement to Victorians...they helped define social classes. And they were complicated! If you've ever wondered how a hoop skirt works, this is the program for you! Kids: Come along and try on some kids clothes from the time period.
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08/24/2018 01:15 PM
08/24/2018 02:15 PM
America/New_York
Dressed to Impress
Clothes were more than a fashion statement to Victorians...they helped define social classes. And they were complicated! If you've ever wondered how a hoop skirt works, this is the program for you! Kids: Come along and try on some kids clothes from the time period.
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Friday, August 24, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Add to Calendar
08/24/2018 12:15 PM
08/24/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Friday, August 24, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Add to Calendar
08/24/2018 02:15 PM
08/24/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Friday, August 24, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/24/2018 11:20 AM
08/24/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Behind the Scenes Tour
Saturday, August 25, 2018
1:30 p.m.
Take a tour of the fort "off the beaten track" with park staff, visiting areas not normally open to the public. Learn about the challenges of restoration and a living history program. Tours limited to 15 person. Not recommended for young children. Sign up in our Sutler Shop on the island!
Add to Calendar
08/25/2018 01:30 PM
08/25/2018 03:30 PM
America/New_York
Behind the Scenes Tour
Take a tour of the fort "off the beaten track" with park staff, visiting areas not normally open to the public. Learn about the challenges of restoration and a living history program. Tours limited to 15 person. Not recommended for young children. Sign up in our Sutler Shop on the island!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, August 25, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/25/2018 12:15 PM
08/25/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Living History Tour
Saturday, August 25, 2018
1:15 p.m.
Join a soldier or civilian at Fort Delaware for an inspection of the fort's many rooms and areas. Meet the various individuals who lived and worked at the fort in 1864.
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08/25/2018 01:15 PM
08/25/2018 02:15 PM
America/New_York
Living History Tour
Join a soldier or civilian at Fort Delaware for an inspection of the fort's many rooms and areas. Meet the various individuals who lived and worked at the fort in 1864.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, August 25, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Add to Calendar
08/25/2018 02:15 PM
08/25/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Sunday, August 26, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/26/2018 12:15 PM
08/26/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, August 26, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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08/26/2018 02:15 PM
08/26/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, August 26, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/26/2018 11:20 AM
08/26/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes Presentation
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Hogan's Heroes it is not, but Fort Delaware still had its share of exciting and clever escapes! Come hear about the men who dared to try their luck at leaving the prison life behind.
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08/29/2018 03:30 PM
08/29/2018 04:30 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes Presentation
Hogan's Heroes it is not, but Fort Delaware still had its share of exciting and clever escapes! Come hear about the men who dared to try their luck at leaving the prison life behind.
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/29/2018 12:15 PM
08/29/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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08/29/2018 02:15 PM
08/29/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/29/2018 11:20 AM
08/29/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes Presentation
Thursday, August 30, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Hogan's Heroes it is not, but Fort Delaware still had its share of exciting and clever escapes! Come hear about the men who dared to try their luck at leaving the prison life behind.
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08/30/2018 03:30 PM
08/30/2018 04:30 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes Presentation
Hogan's Heroes it is not, but Fort Delaware still had its share of exciting and clever escapes! Come hear about the men who dared to try their luck at leaving the prison life behind.
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Thursday, August 30, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/30/2018 12:15 PM
08/30/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Thursday, August 30, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Add to Calendar
08/30/2018 02:15 PM
08/30/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Thursday, August 30, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/30/2018 11:20 AM
08/30/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes Presentation
Friday, August 31, 2018
3:30 p.m.
Hogan's Heroes it is not, but Fort Delaware still had its share of exciting and clever escapes! Come hear about the men who dared to try their luck at leaving the prison life behind.
Add to Calendar
08/31/2018 03:30 PM
08/31/2018 04:30 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes Presentation
Hogan's Heroes it is not, but Fort Delaware still had its share of exciting and clever escapes! Come hear about the men who dared to try their luck at leaving the prison life behind.
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Friday, August 31, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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08/31/2018 12:15 PM
08/31/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Friday, August 31, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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08/31/2018 02:15 PM
08/31/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Friday, August 31, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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08/31/2018 11:20 AM
08/31/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Behind the Scenes Tour
Saturday, September 1, 2018
1:30 p.m.
Take a tour of the fort "off the beaten track" with park staff, visiting areas not normally open to the public. Learn about the challenges of restoration and a living history program. Tours limited to 15 person. Not recommended for young children. Sign up in our Sutler Shop on the island!
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09/01/2018 01:30 PM
09/01/2018 03:30 PM
America/New_York
Behind the Scenes Tour
Take a tour of the fort "off the beaten track" with park staff, visiting areas not normally open to the public. Learn about the challenges of restoration and a living history program. Tours limited to 15 person. Not recommended for young children. Sign up in our Sutler Shop on the island!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, September 1, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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09/01/2018 12:15 PM
09/01/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, September 1, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Add to Calendar
09/01/2018 02:15 PM
09/01/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Sunday, September 2, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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09/02/2018 12:15 PM
09/02/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, September 2, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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09/02/2018 02:15 PM
09/02/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, September 2, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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09/02/2018 11:20 AM
09/02/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Monday, September 3, 2018
12:15 p.m.
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
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09/03/2018 12:15 PM
09/03/2018 01:15 PM
America/New_York
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
BOOM! Fort Delaware has one of the largest Civil War-era cannons that still fires on a regular basis. Don't miss this explosive program that is regularly our most popular daily event! (Note: Time of even may change on July 21)
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Monday, September 3, 2018
2:15 p.m.
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
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09/03/2018 02:15 PM
09/03/2018 03:15 PM
America/New_York
Musketry Demonstration
The weapons of the Civil War were much more effective than in America's previous wars. Come to this program if you want to know why (or if you just like the smell of gunpowder)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Monday, September 3, 2018
11:20 a.m.
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Add to Calendar
09/03/2018 11:20 AM
09/03/2018 12:20 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch History Tour
Did you know that there were other forts on the same location before Fort Delaware? Come learn about them and how Fort Delaware was developed with our Pea Patch History Tour. This tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Fort Delaware State Park