Important Information
- Fort Delaware is now open Saturdays and Sundays only, through September 30
- Guest visits to Pea Patch Island are limited to two and a half hours
- No ferry service to or from Fort Mott, NJ until further notice
- Reservations should be made online
For information about visiting Delaware State Parks during the current state of emergency, visit our Covid-19 Information page
Find Your Adventure at Fort Delaware
Experience Life During the Civil War
Travel back in time with a first-person interpreter dressed in period clothing and experience what we think life was like during the Civil War. Meet park staff members dressed as soldiers, commanders, the fort blacksmith, and others who may have lived in the fort during the war.
Watch the Columbiad Firing Demonstration
View the island from the ramparts at the top of the Fort and watch the Columbiad cannon fire. Park staff tell the story of the gun and how it was loaded and fired. You'll feel the percussion from the firing and smell the burnt black powder during this engaging program!
Walk the Prison Camp Trail
The island where Fort Delaware is located is also home to the Pea Patch Island Nature Preserve. This nature preserve contains a heronry where herons, ibises, and egrets nest. Hike the Prison Camp Trail to see the heronry, and climb the Heronry Overlook to see birds in the trees across the marsh.
View the Fort from a Different Angle
Take a walk around the exterior of the fort to see the structure’s unique design and construction from all angles. Every part of Fort Delaware was built for a specific purpose.
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.
Current 2020 Ferry Schedule
- Fort Delaware is currently open Saturdays and Sundays only.
- To ensure guest safety and social distancing, a limited number of guests is allowed on the ferry and tram at one time, and visits are limited to two and one-half hours. Guests must leave Pea Patch Island at the designated time for their group.
- No ferry service to/from Fort Mott, NJ until further notice.
- Masks are required on the ferry and tram, and in areas where social distancing is not possible.
- Please reserve online. Walk-up tickets are limited and may not be available without advance reservations.
- School Group tours are currently scheduled to be offered by reservation only on weekdays in April, May, September and October of 2021
- Paranormal tours are by reservation only on Friday and Saturday evenings in October
Ferry Departure Times
Ferry operates 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ticket sales end five (5) minutes before each ferry departure time.
| Leave Delaware City | Board Tram For Return to Delaware City |
| 10 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. |
| 10:30 a.m. | 1 p.m. |
| 11 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. |
| 11:30 a.m. | 2p.m. |
| 12 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
| 12:30 p.m. | 3 p.m. |
| 1 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
| 1:30 p.m. | 4 p.m. |
|
2 p.m. |
4:30 p.m. |
Upcoming Events
Fort Delaware River Cruise
Friday, September 25, 2020
3:45 PM
Join us for an hour-long cruise up the Delaware River onboard the Delafort ferry and experience the unique natural and historical resources along the Delaware River. Participants will get the chance to view historic Fort Delawarea nd Pea Patch Island. Being on the river gives a very enlightening perspective to how Fort Delaware, Fort Mott, and Fort DuPont worked together to protect the river passage to Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy navies. In addition, Pea Patch Island is home to an impressive heronry, so we should see a wide variety of wading birds, as well as the chance at some osprey and bald eagles. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com.$15 per person
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9/25/2020 3:45:00 PM
9/25/2020 4:45:00 PM
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Fort Delaware River Cruise
Join us for an hour-long cruise up the Delaware River onboard the Delafort ferry and experience the unique natural and historical resources along the Delaware River. Participants will get the chance to view historic Fort Delawarea nd Pea Patch Island. Being on the river gives a very enlightening perspective to how Fort Delaware, Fort Mott, and Fort DuPont worked together to protect the river passage to Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy navies. In addition, Pea Patch Island is home to an impressive heronry, so we should see a wide variety of wading birds, as well as the chance at some osprey and bald eagles. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com.$15 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Fort Delaware River Cruise
Friday, September 25, 2020
5:00 PM
Join us for an hour-long cruise up the Delaware River onboard the Delafort ferry and experience the unique natural and historical resources along the Delaware River. Participants will get the chance to view historic Fort Delawarea nd Pea Patch Island. Being on the river gives a very enlightening perspective to how Fort Delaware, Fort Mott, and Fort DuPont worked together to protect the river passage to Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy navies. In addition, Pea Patch Island is home to an impressive heronry, so we should see a wide variety of wading birds, as well as the chance at some osprey and bald eagles. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com.$15 per person
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9/25/2020 5:00:00 PM
9/25/2020 6:00:00 PM
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Fort Delaware River Cruise
Join us for an hour-long cruise up the Delaware River onboard the Delafort ferry and experience the unique natural and historical resources along the Delaware River. Participants will get the chance to view historic Fort Delawarea nd Pea Patch Island. Being on the river gives a very enlightening perspective to how Fort Delaware, Fort Mott, and Fort DuPont worked together to protect the river passage to Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy navies. In addition, Pea Patch Island is home to an impressive heronry, so we should see a wide variety of wading birds, as well as the chance at some osprey and bald eagles. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com.$15 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Fort Delaware Sunset River Cruise
Friday, September 25, 2020
6:15 PM
Join us for an hour-long cruise up the Delaware River onboard the Delafort ferry and experience the unique natural and historical resources along the Delaware River. Participants will get the chance to view historic Fort Delawarea nd Pea Patch Island. Being on the river gives a very enlightening perspective to how Fort Delaware, Fort Mott, and Fort DuPont worked together to protect the river passage to Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy navies. In addition, Pea Patch Island is home to an impressive heronry, so we should see a wide variety of wading birds, as well as the chance at some osprey and bald eagles. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com.$15 per person
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9/25/2020 6:15:00 PM
9/25/2020 7:45:00 PM
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Fort Delaware Sunset River Cruise
Join us for an hour-long cruise up the Delaware River onboard the Delafort ferry and experience the unique natural and historical resources along the Delaware River. Participants will get the chance to view historic Fort Delawarea nd Pea Patch Island. Being on the river gives a very enlightening perspective to how Fort Delaware, Fort Mott, and Fort DuPont worked together to protect the river passage to Wilmington and Philadelphia from enemy navies. In addition, Pea Patch Island is home to an impressive heronry, so we should see a wide variety of wading birds, as well as the chance at some osprey and bald eagles. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com.$15 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Intro to Fort Delaware
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
2:00 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 via Zoom in conjunction with the South Coastal Library. To register, please visit the library's Event Calendar (https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/6960688).
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9/29/2020 2:00:00 PM
9/29/2020 3:00:00 PM
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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 via Zoom in conjunction with the South Coastal Library. To register, please visit the library's Event Calendar (https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/6960688).
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Friday, October 2, 2020
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
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10/2/2020 6:30:00 PM
10/2/2020 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Friday, October 2, 2020
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
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10/2/2020 9:30:00 PM
10/3/2020 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Saturday, October 3, 2020
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
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10/3/2020 6:30:00 PM
10/3/2020 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Saturday, October 3, 2020
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
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10/3/2020 9:30:00 PM
10/4/2020 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Ex-Confederates Defending the Delaware
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
6:30 PM
During the Civil War, many Confederate soldiers were captured in battle and became prisoners. Many of these had the opportunity to switch sides and join the Union Army. This program highlights the prisoners at Fort Delaware who took an oath of allegiance to the United States during the Civil War and their role in defending the Delaware River. This program will be held via Zoom in conjunction with the Brandywine Hundred Library. To register for the program, please visit the library's Event Calendar (https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/6686842).
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10/6/2020 6:30:00 PM
10/6/2020 7:30:00 PM
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Ex-Confederates Defending the Delaware
During the Civil War, many Confederate soldiers were captured in battle and became prisoners. Many of these had the opportunity to switch sides and join the Union Army. This program highlights the prisoners at Fort Delaware who took an oath of allegiance to the United States during the Civil War and their role in defending the Delaware River. This program will be held via Zoom in conjunction with the Brandywine Hundred Library. To register for the program, please visit the library's Event Calendar (https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/6686842).
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Friday, October 9, 2020
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/9/2020 6:30:00 PM
10/9/2020 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Friday, October 9, 2020
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/9/2020 9:30:00 PM
10/10/2020 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Saturday, October 10, 2020
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/10/2020 6:30:00 PM
10/10/2020 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Saturday, October 10, 2020
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/10/2020 9:30:00 PM
10/11/2020 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Intro to Fort Delaware
Tuesday, October 13, 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 via Zoom in conjunction with the Brandywine Hundred Library. To register for the program, please visit the library's Event Calendar (https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/6686876) .
Add to Calendar
10/13/2020 6:00:00 PM
10/13/2020 7:00:00 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 via Zoom in conjunction with the Brandywine Hundred Library. To register for the program, please visit the library's Event Calendar (https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/6686876) .
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Friday, October 16, 2020
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/16/2020 6:30:00 PM
10/16/2020 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Friday, October 16, 2020
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/16/2020 9:30:00 PM
10/17/2020 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Saturday, October 17, 2020
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/17/2020 6:30:00 PM
10/17/2020 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Saturday, October 17, 2020
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/17/2020 9:30:00 PM
10/18/2020 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Friday, October 23, 2020
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/23/2020 6:30:00 PM
10/23/2020 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Friday, October 23, 2020
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/23/2020 9:30:00 PM
10/24/2020 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Saturday, October 24, 2020
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Add to Calendar
10/24/2020 6:30:00 PM
10/24/2020 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Paranormal Adventure Tour
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets can be purchased on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. Participants must be 13 years old or older. $50 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Extended Paranormal Investigation
Saturday, October 24, 2020
9:30 PM
For hard-core ghost hunters only! Join us to take part in a five-hour investigation of Fort Delaware, in which you are a key part of the investigative team. Participants must be 13 years old or older. Tickets are available on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. $110 per person
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10/24/2020 9:30:00 PM
10/25/2020 2:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Extended Paranormal Investigation
For hard-core ghost hunters only! Join us to take part in a five-hour investigation of Fort Delaware, in which you are a key part of the investigative team. Participants must be 13 years old or older. Tickets are available on delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com. $110 per person
Fort Delaware State Park
Wilmington at War
Tuesday, November 10, 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 via Zoom in conjunction with the Brandywine Hundred Library. To register for the program, please visit the library's Event Calendar (https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/6686916)
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11/10/2020 6:00:00 PM
11/10/2020 7:00:00 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 via Zoom in conjunction with the Brandywine Hundred Library. To register for the program, please visit the library's Event Calendar (https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/6686916)
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
Fort Delaware is currently open Saturdays and Sundays only through September 30
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
