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.
Featured Program: POW Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, August 10 - 11 Join us for our biggest event of the season! Fort Delaware was built for the nation's defense, but served as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. Learn what happened to captured Confederate soldiers. See the prisoner in-processing procedures, mail call, and speak to the incarcerated rebels about their experiences. Free Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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8/10/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/10/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Featured Program: POW Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, August 10 - 11 Join us for our biggest event of the season! Fort Delaware was built for the nation's defense, but served as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. Learn what happened to captured Confederate soldiers. See the prisoner in-processing procedures, mail call, and speak to the incarcerated rebels about their experiences. Free
Fort Delaware State Park
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 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
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, July 20, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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7/20/2019 11:15:00 AM
7/20/2019 12:00:00 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
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, July 20, 2019
12:15 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)!
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7/20/2019 12:15:00 PM
7/20/2019 12:45:00 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, July 20, 2019
2:15 PM
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!
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7/20/2019 2:15:00 PM
7/20/2019 2:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Dressed To Impress
Saturday, July 20, 2019
3:30 PM
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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7/20/2019 3:30:00 PM
7/20/2019 4:00:00 PM
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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
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, July 21, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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7/21/2019 11:15:00 AM
7/21/2019 12:00:00 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
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, July 21, 2019
12:15 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)!
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7/21/2019 12:15:00 PM
7/21/2019 12:45:00 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Sunday, July 21, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
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7/21/2019 1:15:00 PM
7/21/2019 1:30:00 PM
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Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Token of My Affection
Sunday, July 21, 2019
1:45 PM
Our two heroes are young and in love! But one of them is a former Confederate soldier. Will their love make it?
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7/21/2019 1:45:00 PM
7/21/2019 2:00:00 PM
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Museum Theater: Token of My Affection
Our two heroes are young and in love! But one of them is a former Confederate soldier. Will their love make it?
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Sunday, July 21, 2019
2:15 PM
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!
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7/21/2019 2:15:00 PM
7/21/2019 2:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Victorian Kids Games
Sunday, July 21, 2019
3:30 PM
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
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7/21/2019 3:30:00 PM
7/21/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Victorian Kids Games
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
Fort Delaware State Park
Guided Tour
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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7/24/2019 11:15:00 AM
7/24/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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7/24/2019 12:15:00 PM
7/24/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
7/24/2019 2:15:00 PM
7/24/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
3:30 PM
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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7/24/2019 3:30:00 PM
7/24/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Thursday, July 25, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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7/25/2019 11:15:00 AM
7/25/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Thursday, July 25, 2019
12:15 PM
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
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7/25/2019 12:15:00 PM
7/25/2019 12:45:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Sick Call
Thursday, July 25, 2019
1:30 PM
A guard is feeling a little sick today, and is sent to the dispensary for a check-up. What will the result be?
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7/25/2019 1:30:00 PM
7/25/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Sick Call
A guard is feeling a little sick today, and is sent to the dispensary for a check-up. What will the result be?
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Thursday, July 25, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
7/25/2019 2:15:00 PM
7/25/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Thursday, July 25, 2019
3:30 PM
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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7/25/2019 3:30:00 PM
7/25/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Friday, July 26, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Add to Calendar
7/26/2019 11:15:00 AM
7/26/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Friday, July 26, 2019
12:15 PM
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
Add to Calendar
7/26/2019 12:15:00 PM
7/26/2019 12:45:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Friday, July 26, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
7/26/2019 1:15:00 PM
7/26/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Have You Heard?
Friday, July 26, 2019
1:45 PM
Some of the upper class ladies of the fort gather for tea. Also on the menu is a healthy helping of the latest news and plenty of drama.
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7/26/2019 1:45:00 PM
7/26/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Have You Heard?
Some of the upper class ladies of the fort gather for tea. Also on the menu is a healthy helping of the latest news and plenty of drama.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Friday, July 26, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
7/26/2019 2:15:00 PM
7/26/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, July 27, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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7/27/2019 11:15:00 AM
7/27/2019 12:00:00 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
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Saturday, July 27, 2019
12:15 PM
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
Add to Calendar
7/27/2019 12:15:00 PM
7/27/2019 12:45:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Saturday, July 27, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
7/27/2019 1:15:00 PM
7/27/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Debts Unpaid
Saturday, July 27, 2019
1:45 PM
Pay is often delayed at Fort Delaware, but today the paymaster is here! But how will the lucky soldiers spend their money?
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7/27/2019 1:45:00 PM
7/27/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Debts Unpaid
Pay is often delayed at Fort Delaware, but today the paymaster is here! But how will the lucky soldiers spend their money?
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, July 27, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
7/27/2019 2:15:00 PM
7/27/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Dressed To Impress
Saturday, July 27, 2019
3:30 PM
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.
Add to Calendar
7/27/2019 3:30:00 PM
7/27/2019 4:00:00 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
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, July 28, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Add to Calendar
7/28/2019 11:15:00 AM
7/28/2019 12:00:00 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
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Sunday, July 28, 2019
12:15 PM
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
Add to Calendar
7/28/2019 12:15:00 PM
7/28/2019 12:45:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Sunday, July 28, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
7/28/2019 1:15:00 PM
7/28/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Token of My Affection
Sunday, July 28, 2019
1:45 PM
Our two heroes are young and in love! But one of them is a former Confederate soldier. Will their love make it?
Add to Calendar
7/28/2019 1:45:00 PM
7/28/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Token of My Affection
Our two heroes are young and in love! But one of them is a former Confederate soldier. Will their love make it?
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, July 28, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
7/28/2019 2:15:00 PM
7/28/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Victorian Kids Games
Sunday, July 28, 2019
3:30 PM
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
Add to Calendar
7/28/2019 3:30:00 PM
7/28/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Victorian Kids Games
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
Fort Delaware State Park
Guided Tour
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Add to Calendar
7/31/2019 11:15:00 AM
7/31/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
12:15 PM
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
Add to Calendar
7/31/2019 12:15:00 PM
7/31/2019 12:45:00 PM
America/New_York
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Learn how a 32-pound seacoast gun functions by being part of the crew! This interactive program is excellent for children and adults alike!
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
7/31/2019 2:15:00 PM
7/31/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
3:30 PM
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
7/31/2019 3:30:00 PM
7/31/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Thursday, August 1, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Add to Calendar
8/1/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/1/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Thursday, August 1, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
Add to Calendar
8/1/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/1/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Sick Call
Thursday, August 1, 2019
1:30 PM
A guard is feeling a little sick today, and is sent to the dispensary for a check-up. What will the result be?
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8/1/2019 1:30:00 PM
8/1/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Sick Call
A guard is feeling a little sick today, and is sent to the dispensary for a check-up. What will the result be?
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Thursday, August 1, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/1/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/1/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Thursday, August 1, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/1/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/1/2019 4:00:00 PM
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Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Friday, August 2, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/2/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/2/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Friday, August 2, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/2/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/2/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Friday, August 2, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
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8/2/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/2/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Have You Heard?
Friday, August 2, 2019
1:45 PM
Some of the upper class ladies of the fort gather for tea. Also on the menu is a healthy helping of the latest news and plenty of drama.
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8/2/2019 1:45:00 PM
8/2/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Have You Heard?
Some of the upper class ladies of the fort gather for tea. Also on the menu is a healthy helping of the latest news and plenty of drama.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Friday, August 2, 2019
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)!
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8/2/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/2/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner
Friday, August 2, 2019
3:30 PM
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
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8/2/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/2/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, August 3, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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8/3/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/3/2019 12:00:00 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
Saturday, August 3, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/3/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/3/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Saturday, August 3, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
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8/3/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/3/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Debts Unpaid
Saturday, August 3, 2019
1:45 PM
Pay is often delayed at Fort Delaware, but today the paymaster is here! But how will the lucky soldiers spend their money?
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8/3/2019 1:45:00 PM
8/3/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Debts Unpaid
Pay is often delayed at Fort Delaware, but today the paymaster is here! But how will the lucky soldiers spend their money?
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, August 3, 2019
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)!
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8/3/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/3/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Dressed To Impress
Saturday, August 3, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/3/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/3/2019 4:00:00 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
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, August 4, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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8/4/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/4/2019 12:00:00 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
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, August 4, 2019
12:15 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)!
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8/4/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/4/2019 12:45:00 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Sunday, August 4, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
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8/4/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/4/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Token of My Affection
Sunday, August 4, 2019
1:45 PM
Our two heroes are young and in love! But one of them is a former Confederate soldier. Will their love make it?
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8/4/2019 1:45:00 PM
8/4/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Token of My Affection
Our two heroes are young and in love! But one of them is a former Confederate soldier. Will their love make it?
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Sunday, August 4, 2019
2:15 PM
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!
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8/4/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/4/2019 2:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Victorian Kids Games
Sunday, August 4, 2019
3:30 PM
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
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8/4/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/4/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Victorian Kids Games
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
Fort Delaware State Park
Guided Tour
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/7/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/7/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/7/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/7/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
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)!
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8/7/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/7/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Wednesday, August 7, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/7/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/7/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Thursday, August 8, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/8/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/8/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Thursday, August 8, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/8/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/8/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner
Thursday, August 8, 2019
1:15 PM
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
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8/8/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/8/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Sick Call
Thursday, August 8, 2019
1:30 PM
A guard is feeling a little sick today, and is sent to the dispensary for a check-up. What will the result be?
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8/8/2019 1:30:00 PM
8/8/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Sick Call
A guard is feeling a little sick today, and is sent to the dispensary for a check-up. What will the result be?
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Thursday, August 8, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/8/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/8/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Thursday, August 8, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/8/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/8/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Friday, August 9, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/9/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/9/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Friday, August 9, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/9/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/9/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Friday, August 9, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
8/9/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/9/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Have You Heard?
Friday, August 9, 2019
1:45 PM
Some of the upper class ladies of the fort gather for tea. Also on the menu is a healthy helping of the latest news and plenty of drama.
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8/9/2019 1:45:00 PM
8/9/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Have You Heard?
Some of the upper class ladies of the fort gather for tea. Also on the menu is a healthy helping of the latest news and plenty of drama.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Friday, August 9, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/9/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/9/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner
Friday, August 9, 2019
3:30 PM
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Add to Calendar
8/9/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/9/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Fort Delaware State Park
Prisoner of War Weekend
Saturday, August 10, 2019
10:00 AM
Join us for our biggest event of the season! Fort Delaware was built for the nation’s defense, but served as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. On this special weekend we will highlight the experience of captured Confederate soldiers. See the prisoner in-processing procedures, mail call, and speak to the incarcerated rebels about their experience of the war.
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8/10/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/10/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Prisoner of War Weekend
Join us for our biggest event of the season! Fort Delaware was built for the nation’s defense, but served as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. On this special weekend we will highlight the experience of captured Confederate soldiers. See the prisoner in-processing procedures, mail call, and speak to the incarcerated rebels about their experience of the war.
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Saturday, August 10, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
Add to Calendar
8/10/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/10/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Saturday, August 10, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
8/10/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/10/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, August 10, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/10/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/10/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Prisoner of War Weekend
Sunday, August 11, 2019
10:00 AM
Join us for our biggest event of the season! Fort Delaware was built for the nation’s defense, but served as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. On this special weekend we will highlight the experience of captured Confederate soldiers. See the prisoner in-processing procedures, mail call, and speak to the incarcerated rebels about their experience of the war.
Add to Calendar
8/11/2019 10:00:00 AM
8/11/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Prisoner of War Weekend
Join us for our biggest event of the season! Fort Delaware was built for the nation’s defense, but served as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. On this special weekend we will highlight the experience of captured Confederate soldiers. See the prisoner in-processing procedures, mail call, and speak to the incarcerated rebels about their experience of the war.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, August 11, 2019
12:15 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)!
Add to Calendar
8/11/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/11/2019 12:45:00 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Sunday, August 11, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
8/11/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/11/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Sunday, August 11, 2019
2:15 PM
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!
Add to Calendar
8/11/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/11/2019 2:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Victorian Kids Games
Sunday, August 11, 2019
3:30 PM
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
Add to Calendar
8/11/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/11/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Victorian Kids Games
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
Fort Delaware State Park
Guided Tour
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/14/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/14/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/14/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/14/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Civil War 101
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
1:15 PM
Ever wonder what the Civil War is really about? In this presentation, we will give the basics about how the war happened, and highlight Fort Delaware’s role in the conflict.
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8/14/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/14/2019 1:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Civil War 101
Ever wonder what the Civil War is really about? In this presentation, we will give the basics about how the war happened, and highlight Fort Delaware’s role in the conflict.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
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)!
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8/14/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/14/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/14/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/14/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Thursday, August 15, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/15/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/15/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Thursday, August 15, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
Add to Calendar
8/15/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/15/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner
Thursday, August 15, 2019
1:15 PM
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
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8/15/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/15/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Sick Call
Thursday, August 15, 2019
1:30 PM
A guard is feeling a little sick today, and is sent to the dispensary for a check-up. What will the result be?
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8/15/2019 1:30:00 PM
8/15/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Sick Call
A guard is feeling a little sick today, and is sent to the dispensary for a check-up. What will the result be?
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Thursday, August 15, 2019
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)!
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8/15/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/15/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Thursday, August 15, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/15/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/15/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Friday, August 16, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/16/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/16/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Friday, August 16, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/16/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/16/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Friday, August 16, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
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8/16/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/16/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Have You Heard?
Friday, August 16, 2019
1:45 PM
Some of the upper class ladies of the fort gather for tea. Also on the menu is a healthy helping of the latest news and plenty of drama.
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8/16/2019 1:45:00 PM
8/16/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Have You Heard?
Some of the upper class ladies of the fort gather for tea. Also on the menu is a healthy helping of the latest news and plenty of drama.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Friday, August 16, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/16/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/16/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner
Friday, August 16, 2019
3:30 PM
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
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8/16/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/16/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, August 17, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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8/17/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/17/2019 12:00:00 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
Saturday, August 17, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/17/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/17/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Saturday, August 17, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
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8/17/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/17/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Debts Unpaid
Saturday, August 17, 2019
1:45 PM
Pay is often delayed at Fort Delaware, but today the paymaster is here! But how will the lucky soldiers spend their money?
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8/17/2019 1:45:00 PM
8/17/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Debts Unpaid
Pay is often delayed at Fort Delaware, but today the paymaster is here! But how will the lucky soldiers spend their money?
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, August 17, 2019
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)!
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8/17/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/17/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Dressed To Impress
Saturday, August 17, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/17/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/17/2019 4:00:00 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
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, August 18, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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8/18/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/18/2019 12:00:00 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
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, August 18, 2019
12:15 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)!
Add to Calendar
8/18/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/18/2019 12:45:00 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Sunday, August 18, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
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8/18/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/18/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Museum Theater: Token of My Affection
Sunday, August 18, 2019
1:45 PM
Our two heroes are young and in love! But one of them is a former Confederate soldier. Will their love make it?
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8/18/2019 1:45:00 PM
8/18/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Museum Theater: Token of My Affection
Our two heroes are young and in love! But one of them is a former Confederate soldier. Will their love make it?
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Sunday, August 18, 2019
2:15 PM
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!
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8/18/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/18/2019 2:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Victorian Kids Games
Sunday, August 18, 2019
3:30 PM
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
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8/18/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/18/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Victorian Kids Games
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
Fort Delaware State Park
Guided Tour
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/21/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/21/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/21/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/21/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Civil War 101
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
1:15 PM
Ever wonder what the Civil War is really about? In this presentation, we will give the basics about how the war happened, and highlight Fort Delaware’s role in the conflict.
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8/21/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/21/2019 1:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Civil War 101
Ever wonder what the Civil War is really about? In this presentation, we will give the basics about how the war happened, and highlight Fort Delaware’s role in the conflict.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/21/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/21/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/21/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/21/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Thursday, August 22, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/22/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/22/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Thursday, August 22, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/22/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/22/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner
Thursday, August 22, 2019
1:15 PM
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Add to Calendar
8/22/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/22/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Thursday, August 22, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/22/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/22/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Thursday, August 22, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/22/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/22/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Friday, August 23, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/23/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/23/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Friday, August 23, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/23/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/23/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Friday, August 23, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
8/23/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/23/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Friday, August 23, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/23/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/23/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner
Friday, August 23, 2019
3:30 PM
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Add to Calendar
8/23/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/23/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, August 24, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Add to Calendar
8/24/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/24/2019 12:00:00 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
Saturday, August 24, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
Add to Calendar
8/24/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/24/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Saturday, August 24, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
8/24/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/24/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, August 24, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/24/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/24/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Dressed To Impress
Saturday, August 24, 2019
3:30 PM
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.
Add to Calendar
8/24/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/24/2019 4:00:00 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
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, August 25, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
Add to Calendar
8/25/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/25/2019 12:00:00 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
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, August 25, 2019
12:15 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)!
Add to Calendar
8/25/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/25/2019 12:45:00 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Sunday, August 25, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
8/25/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/25/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Sunday, August 25, 2019
2:15 PM
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!
Add to Calendar
8/25/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/25/2019 2:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Victorian Kids Games
Sunday, August 25, 2019
3:30 PM
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
Add to Calendar
8/25/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/25/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Victorian Kids Games
Children during the Civil War had fun just like children today, but the toys were very different! Come learn about (and experience) Victorian recreation.
Fort Delaware State Park
Guided Tour
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/28/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/28/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
Add to Calendar
8/28/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/28/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Civil War 101
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
1:15 PM
Ever wonder what the Civil War is really about? In this presentation, we will give the basics about how the war happened, and highlight Fort Delaware’s role in the conflict.
Add to Calendar
8/28/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/28/2019 1:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Civil War 101
Ever wonder what the Civil War is really about? In this presentation, we will give the basics about how the war happened, and highlight Fort Delaware’s role in the conflict.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/28/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/28/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
3:30 PM
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
8/28/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/28/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Thursday, August 29, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
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8/29/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/29/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Thursday, August 29, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
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8/29/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/29/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner
Thursday, August 29, 2019
1:15 PM
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
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8/29/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/29/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Thursday, August 29, 2019
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)!
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8/29/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/29/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Great Escapes
Thursday, August 29, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/29/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/29/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Great Escapes
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
Guided Tour
Friday, August 30, 2019
11:15 AM
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Add to Calendar
8/30/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/30/2019 11:45:00 AM
America/New_York
Guided Tour
This is your good, old-fashioned informational tour. If you want to understand the ins and outs of Fort Delaware, but don’t have a whole lot of time, this one is for you!
Fort Delaware State Park
Heavy Artillery Demonstration
Friday, August 30, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
Add to Calendar
8/30/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/30/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Friday, August 30, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
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8/30/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/30/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Friday, August 30, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/30/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/30/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner
Friday, August 30, 2019
3:30 PM
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Add to Calendar
8/30/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/30/2019 4:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner
This is what it is all about! Fort Delaware is primarily known for its role as a Civil War POW facility. Find out what life was like for the prisoners at Fort Delaware, from the day they arrived until the day they left, in their own words.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Saturday, August 31, 2019
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 tour is a great starting place for the rest of our programs!
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8/31/2019 11:15:00 AM
8/31/2019 12:00:00 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
Saturday, August 31, 2019
12:15 PM
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!
Add to Calendar
8/31/2019 12:15:00 PM
8/31/2019 12:45:00 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!
Fort Delaware State Park
Sally Port Singers
Saturday, August 31, 2019
1:15 PM
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Add to Calendar
8/31/2019 1:15:00 PM
8/31/2019 1:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Sally Port Singers
Music is an important part of life. Out of the intensity and strife of the Civil War came some amazing songs. Come hear our talented staff perform some of the 1860s favorites!
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, August 31, 2019
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)!
Add to Calendar
8/31/2019 2:15:00 PM
8/31/2019 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)!
Fort Delaware State Park
Dressed To Impress
Saturday, August 31, 2019
3:30 PM
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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8/31/2019 3:30:00 PM
8/31/2019 4:00:00 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
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 27 through June 11
Weekends and holidays only
June 12 through September 3
Wednesday through Sunday and holidays, closed Mondays and Tuesdays
September 4 through September 30
Weekends and holidays only.
Open for special evening programs during the fall
October 1 through April 25, 2020
Weekends only, Friday and Saturday nights
Make advanced reservations
Park Office Hours
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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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
