Fort Delaware Closed for the Winter
Fort Delaware is closed for the season and will reopen on April 25, 2020. Winter programs listed on our Upcoming Events calendar take place at alternate off-site locations until ferry service resumes in April. See you next spring! Posted 11/14/19
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 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. 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 25 – 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 24: 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
Wilmington at War
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
6:00 PM
When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Delaware was caught in a strange position. There were many in the state who sympathized with both sides. Nonetheless, the city of Wilmington had a role to play on the side of the Union. In this program, we will talk about Wilmington's experience of the war, and about the Civil War history that is all around us in plain sight. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library.
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3/3/2020 6:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Wilmington at War
When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Delaware was caught in a strange position. There were many in the state who sympathized with both sides. Nonetheless, the city of Wilmington had a role to play on the side of the Union. In this program, we will talk about Wilmington's experience of the war, and about the Civil War history that is all around us in plain sight. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library.
Fort Delaware State Park
Civil War 101
Saturday, March 7, 2020
1:00 PM
This lecture-style program is a great introduction to the American Civil War. We will talk about how the Civil War started, and what the legacy of the war is today. This is a great program for those that would like to learn about the Civil War, but don't know how to get started. This program will be held at the Grassdale Center in Delaware City. FREE
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3/7/2020 1:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Civil War 101
This lecture-style program is a great introduction to the American Civil War. We will talk about how the Civil War started, and what the legacy of the war is today. This is a great program for those that would like to learn about the Civil War, but don't know how to get started. This program will be held at the Grassdale Center in Delaware City. FREE
Fort Delaware State Park
Civil War Park Day at Fort Delaware
Saturday, April 4, 2020
10:00 AM
As part of the American Battlefield Trust's national initiative, Fort Delaware State Park will be participating in Civil War Park Day 2020! Join hundreds of volunteers nationwide to help us clean up Delaware's only major Civil War historic site. We will be doing basic cleaning and set-up work. It's a great chance to help out your local history site, get a behind-the-scenes look at Fort Delaware, and get a free Civil War Trust t-shirt! Volunteers must register in advance by calling 302-834-7941 or emailing Katelyn at katelyn.hartnett@delaware.gov.
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4/4/2020 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Civil War Park Day at Fort Delaware
As part of the American Battlefield Trust's national initiative, Fort Delaware State Park will be participating in Civil War Park Day 2020! Join hundreds of volunteers nationwide to help us clean up Delaware's only major Civil War historic site. We will be doing basic cleaning and set-up work. It's a great chance to help out your local history site, get a behind-the-scenes look at Fort Delaware, and get a free Civil War Trust t-shirt! Volunteers must register in advance by calling 302-834-7941 or emailing Katelyn at katelyn.hartnett@delaware.gov.
Fort Delaware State Park
Intro to Fort Delaware
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
6:00 PM
Ever wonder what Fort Delaware is all about? Come find out in this special program! We will talk about how Fort Delaware was built, and why, and about its special use during the American Civil War. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library.
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4/14/2020 6:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Intro to Fort Delaware
Ever wonder what Fort Delaware is all about? Come find out in this special program! We will talk about how Fort Delaware was built, and why, and about its special use during the American Civil War. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, April 25, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
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4/25/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Saturday, April 25, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
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4/25/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, April 25, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
4/25/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, April 26, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
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4/26/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Sunday, April 26, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
4/26/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, April 26, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
4/26/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, May 2, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
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5/2/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Saturday, May 2, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/2/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, May 2, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/2/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, May 3, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/3/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Sunday, May 3, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/3/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, May 3, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/3/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, May 9, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
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5/9/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Saturday, May 9, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/9/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, May 9, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/9/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, May 10, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/10/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Sunday, May 10, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/10/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, May 10, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/10/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Armed Forces Day at Fort Delaware
Saturday, May 16, 2020
10:00 AM
In celebration of Armed Forces Day, we are inviting all those who have served in our nation's military to Fort Delaware. On this day, anyone with a military ID will get into the park for free! You must check in at our ticket office to get the free ticket.
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5/16/2020 10:00:00 AM
America/New_York
Armed Forces Day at Fort Delaware
In celebration of Armed Forces Day, we are inviting all those who have served in our nation's military to Fort Delaware. On this day, anyone with a military ID will get into the park for free! You must check in at our ticket office to get the free ticket.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, May 16, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
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5/16/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Saturday, May 16, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/16/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, May 16, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/16/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, May 17, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
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5/17/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Sunday, May 17, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/17/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, May 17, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/17/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, May 23, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
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5/23/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Saturday, May 23, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/23/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, May 23, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/23/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, May 24, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
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5/24/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Sunday, May 24, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/24/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, May 24, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/24/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Monday, May 25, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/25/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Monday, May 25, 2020
12:15 PM
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/25/2020 12:15:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Discover how a 32-pounder seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike! Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Monday, May 25, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/25/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, May 30, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
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5/30/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, May 30, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/30/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Escape Fort Delaware: The Disloyalty Files
Saturday, May 30, 2020
5:00 PM
Our Escape Room program is back by popular demand! In this program, you will become a prisoner at fort Delaware, and will have to use your wits and your keen eye for detail to figure out how to escape. Are you smart enough to make it? Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com .
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5/30/2020 5:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Escape Fort Delaware: The Disloyalty Files
Our Escape Room program is back by popular demand! In this program, you will become a prisoner at fort Delaware, and will have to use your wits and your keen eye for detail to figure out how to escape. Are you smart enough to make it? Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com .
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, May 31, 2020
11:15 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Add to Calendar
5/31/2020 11:15:00 AM
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 program is a great starting place for the rest of our events.Free with admission.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, May 31, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
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5/31/2020 2:15:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, May 31, 2020
2:15 PM
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)! Free with admission
Add to Calendar
5/31/2020 2:15:00 PM
5/31/2020 2:45:00 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)! Free with admission
Fort Delaware State Park
Map and Directions
45 Clinton Street
Delaware City, DE
For Tickets:
1-877-98-PARKS or
Reserve Online
Hours + Info
Ticket Office Location
45 Clinton Street
Delaware City, DE
Park Hours
April 25 through June 12
Weekends and holidays only
June 13 through September 2
Wednesday through Sunday and holidays, closed Mondays and Tuesdays
September
Weekends and holidays only
Open for special evening programs during the fall
October 1 through April 25, 2020
Closed
Park Office Hours
March through November
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
December through February
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed weekends
Park Office Location
Grass Dale Center
108 N. Reedy Point Road
Delaware City, DE
To visit the park office at Grass Dale Center, take Route 9 north from Port Penn, crossing the Reedy Point Bridge over the C&D Canal.
Entrance Fees
| Adults (13 and over) | $12 |
| Children Ages 2 - 12 | $7 |
| Children under 2 | Free |
| Seniors (62 +) and Military | $11 |
| Adult groups (most age 13+) | $11 |
| Youth groups (most under age 13) | $7 |
Purchase advance ferry tickets online
Same-day tickets may be purchased on a first-come, first-served basis at our ticket office. Call (302) 834-7941 for availability.
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Maps + Downloads
Activities
- Birding
- Hiking
- History Tours
- Living History Programs
- Picnicking
- Paranormal Investigations/Ghost Tours
(Fall season only) - School Field Trips and Outreach
- Volunteering
Amenities
- Costumed Interpreters
- Day Use Area
- Day Use Group Facilities
- Drink Machines
- Drinking Water
- Exhibits
- Ferry Transport
- Gift Shop
- Historic Site
- Nature Trail
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Snacks*
- Visitor Center
* Chips and other packaged snacks are available in our gift shops on the mainland and on Pea Patch Island. There are no food vendors on the island
