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: Pea Patch Extended Paranormal Investigation
For hard-core ghost hunters only! Be a key part of the team on a five-hour investigation. Ages 13 and up. $110 per person Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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10/26/2019 9:30:00 AM
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Featured Program: Pea Patch Extended Paranormal Investigation
For hard-core ghost hunters only! Be a key part of the team on a five-hour investigation. Ages 13 and up.
$110 per person
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.
Escape Fort Delaware: The Disloyalty Files
Can you escape Fort Delaware? It’s 1864, and you are a prisoner at Fort Delaware during the Civil War. You have been arrested on the presumption of committing a disloyal act again against the Union. Can you prove your loyalty and escape the island before time runs out? Try this new twist on an escape room in this fun, interactive program at Fort Delaware. Find hidden objects, interact with costumed interpreters, and solve hidden puzzles to complete the game and earn your freedom. This immersive experience is perfect for partners and groups to learn about Delaware history while having fun.
Escape Fort Delaware is offered on the dates listed below. Tickets may be purchased for $50.00 online or by phone by calling 877-987-2757.
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
Sunday, September 15, 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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9/15/2019 11:15:00 AM
9/15/2019 12:00:00 PM
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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, September 15, 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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9/15/2019 12:15:00 PM
9/15/2019 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
Eyes of the Fort
Sunday, September 15, 2019
1:15 PM
In addition to being a Civil War prisoner of war location, Fort Delaware was refurbished to be an active fort in the late 1890s. It housed three guns that each had a range of up to eight miles! Come find out the intense process by which these long-range guns were used.
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9/15/2019 1:15:00 PM
9/15/2019 1:45:00 PM
America/New_York
Eyes of the Fort
In addition to being a Civil War prisoner of war location, Fort Delaware was refurbished to be an active fort in the late 1890s. It housed three guns that each had a range of up to eight miles! Come find out the intense process by which these long-range guns were used.
Fort Delaware State Park
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, September 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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9/15/2019 2:15:00 PM
9/15/2019 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
Victorian Kids Games
Sunday, September 15, 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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9/15/2019 3:30:00 PM
9/15/2019 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
Intro to Fort Delaware at the Brandywine Hundred Library
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
6:30 PM
Ever wonder what Fort Delaware is all about? Come find out in this special program! We will talk about how Fort Delaware was built, and why, and about its special use during the American Civil War. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library, and is free of charge.
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9/17/2019 6:30:00 PM
9/17/2019 7:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Intro to Fort Delaware at the Brandywine Hundred Library
Ever wonder what Fort Delaware is all about? Come find out in this special program! We will talk about how Fort Delaware was built, and why, and about its special use during the American Civil War. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library, and is free of charge.
Fort Delaware State Park
Guided Tour
Saturday, September 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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9/21/2019 11:15:00 AM
9/21/2019 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
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Saturday, September 21, 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
9/21/2019 12:15:00 PM
9/21/2019 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
Story of a Prisoner
Saturday, September 21, 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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9/21/2019 1:15:00 PM
9/21/2019 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
Saturday, September 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
9/21/2019 2:15:00 PM
9/21/2019 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
Saturday, September 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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9/21/2019 3:30:00 PM
9/21/2019 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
Outdoor Family Campout
Saturday, September 21, 2019
5:00 PM
Join us on September 21 for a unique overnight family camping experience on Pea Patch Island. This program is designed for the whole family to explore Fort Delaware in a special event. Participants will have the opportunity to camp on the Fort's parade ground, cook dinner over an open fire, interact with multiple state parks staff, enjoy a lantern tour of the fort and s'mores around the campfire, and more! Reservations for this one-of-a-kind experience are limited. Participants should pack lightly and backpack-type tents are recommended. Call the park office at 302-834-7941 for details. Cost: $80/family of four ($20 per person), plus $10 for each additional family member.
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9/21/2019 5:00:00 PM
9/22/2019 10:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Outdoor Family Campout
Join us on September 21 for a unique overnight family camping experience on Pea Patch Island. This program is designed for the whole family to explore Fort Delaware in a special event. Participants will have the opportunity to camp on the Fort's parade ground, cook dinner over an open fire, interact with multiple state parks staff, enjoy a lantern tour of the fort and s'mores around the campfire, and more! Reservations for this one-of-a-kind experience are limited. Participants should pack lightly and backpack-type tents are recommended. Call the park office at 302-834-7941 for details. Cost: $80/family of four ($20 per person), plus $10 for each additional family member.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, September 22, 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
9/22/2019 11:15:00 AM
9/22/2019 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, September 22, 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
9/22/2019 12:15:00 PM
9/22/2019 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
Story of a Prisoner
Sunday, September 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
9/22/2019 1:15:00 PM
9/22/2019 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
Sunday, September 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
9/22/2019 2:15:00 PM
9/22/2019 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
Victorian Kids Games
Sunday, September 22, 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
9/22/2019 3:30:00 PM
9/22/2019 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
Saturday, September 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!
Add to Calendar
9/28/2019 11:15:00 AM
9/28/2019 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
32-Pounder Seacoast Gun Demonstration
Saturday, September 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
9/28/2019 12:15:00 PM
9/28/2019 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
Dressed To Impress
Saturday, September 28, 2019
1:15 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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9/28/2019 1:15:00 PM
9/28/2019 1:45:00 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
Musketry Demonstration
Saturday, September 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
9/28/2019 2:15:00 PM
9/28/2019 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
Saturday, September 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
9/28/2019 3:30:00 PM
9/28/2019 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
Escape Fort Delaware: The Disloyalty Files
Saturday, September 28, 2019
5:00 PM
You have been arrested on the presumption of committing some disloyal act. Can you use the resources available to you to get out of Fort Delaware successfully? Come find out in this new program! Tickets are $50 each, and can be purchased at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com/ starting June 15.
Add to Calendar
9/28/2019 5:00:00 PM
9/28/2019 7:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Escape Fort Delaware: The Disloyalty Files
You have been arrested on the presumption of committing some disloyal act. Can you use the resources available to you to get out of Fort Delaware successfully? Come find out in this new program! Tickets are $50 each, and can be purchased at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com/ starting June 15.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch History Tour
Sunday, September 29, 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
9/29/2019 11:15:00 AM
9/29/2019 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, September 29, 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
9/29/2019 12:15:00 PM
9/29/2019 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
Dressed To Impress
Sunday, September 29, 2019
1:15 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
9/29/2019 1:15:00 PM
9/29/2019 1:45:00 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
Musketry Demonstration
Sunday, September 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)!
Add to Calendar
9/29/2019 2:15:00 PM
9/29/2019 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
Victorian Kids Games
Sunday, September 29, 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
9/29/2019 3:30:00 PM
9/29/2019 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
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Friday, October 4, 2019
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Add to Calendar
10/4/2019 6:30:00 PM
10/4/2019 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Friday, October 4, 2019
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Add to Calendar
10/4/2019 9:30:00 PM
10/5/2019 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Intro to Fort Delaware at the Bear Library
Saturday, October 5, 2019
1:00 PM
Ever wonder what Fort Delaware is all about? Come find our in this special program! We will talk about how Fort Delaware was built, and why, and about its special use during the American Civil War. This program will be held at the Bear Library, and is free of charge. Visitors should register in advance by phone or in person at the Bear Library INFO Desk (302) 838-3300.
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10/5/2019 1:00:00 PM
10/5/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Intro to Fort Delaware at the Bear Library
Ever wonder what Fort Delaware is all about? Come find our in this special program! We will talk about how Fort Delaware was built, and why, and about its special use during the American Civil War. This program will be held at the Bear Library, and is free of charge. Visitors should register in advance by phone or in person at the Bear Library INFO Desk (302) 838-3300.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Saturday, October 5, 2019
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Add to Calendar
10/5/2019 6:30:00 PM
10/5/2019 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Saturday, October 5, 2019
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Add to Calendar
10/5/2019 9:30:00 PM
10/6/2019 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Friday, October 11, 2019
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Add to Calendar
10/11/2019 6:30:00 PM
10/11/2019 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Friday, October 11, 2019
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Add to Calendar
10/11/2019 9:30:00 PM
10/12/2019 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Story of a Prisoner at the Bear Library
Saturday, October 12, 2019
1:00 PM
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. This program will be held at the Bear Library, and is free of charge. Visitors should register in advance by phone or in person at the Bear Library INFO Desk (302) 838-3300.
Add to Calendar
10/12/2019 1:00:00 PM
10/12/2019 2:00:00 PM
America/New_York
Story of a Prisoner at the Bear Library
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. This program will be held at the Bear Library, and is free of charge. Visitors should register in advance by phone or in person at the Bear Library INFO Desk (302) 838-3300.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Saturday, October 12, 2019
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
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10/12/2019 6:30:00 PM
10/12/2019 9:30:00 PM
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Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Saturday, October 12, 2019
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
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10/12/2019 9:30:00 PM
10/13/2019 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Friday, October 18, 2019
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
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10/18/2019 6:30:00 PM
10/18/2019 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Friday, October 18, 2019
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
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10/18/2019 9:30:00 PM
10/19/2019 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Saturday, October 19, 2019
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
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10/19/2019 6:30:00 PM
10/19/2019 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
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10/19/2019 9:30:00 PM
10/20/2019 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Civil War 101, Part 1, at the Brandywine Hundred Library
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
6:30 PM
This lecture-style program is a great introduction to the American Civil War. We will talk about the political and social events leading up to the war, and how the war started. This is a great program for those that would like to learn about the Civil War, but don't know how to get started. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library, and is free of charge.
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10/22/2019 6:30:00 PM
10/22/2019 7:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Civil War 101, Part 1, at the Brandywine Hundred Library
This lecture-style program is a great introduction to the American Civil War. We will talk about the political and social events leading up to the war, and how the war started. This is a great program for those that would like to learn about the Civil War, but don't know how to get started. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library, and is free of charge.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Friday, October 25, 2019
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
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10/25/2019 6:30:00 PM
10/25/2019 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Friday, October 25, 2019
9:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
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10/25/2019 9:30:00 PM
10/26/2019 12:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Saturday, October 26, 2019
6:30 PM
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
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10/26/2019 6:30:00 PM
10/26/2019 9:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Paranormal Adventure
Join Diamond State Ghost Investigators and park staff for three-hour recreational paranormal investigations. Be part of an actual paranormal investigation using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and other techniques. Tickets are on sale at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Participants must be 13 years old or older. Cost: $50 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Pea Patch Extended Paranormal Investigation
Saturday, October 26, 2019
9:30 PM
For hard-core ghost hunters only! Join us on Halloween to take part in a five-hour investigation of Fort Delaware, in which you are a key part of the investigative team. Participants must be 13 years old or older. Tickets are on sale now at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Cost: $110 per person.
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10/26/2019 9:30:00 PM
10/27/2019 2:30:00 AM
America/New_York
Pea Patch Extended Paranormal Investigation
For hard-core ghost hunters only! Join us on Halloween to take part in a five-hour investigation of Fort Delaware, in which you are a key part of the investigative team. Participants must be 13 years old or older. Tickets are on sale now at delawarestateparks.reserveamerica.com ! Cost: $110 per person.
Fort Delaware State Park
Civil War 101, Part 2, at the Brandywine Hundred Library
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
6:30 PM
This program will pick up where Part 1 left off. We will discuss some of the major battles and war aims for both sides in the conflict, highlight the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation within the war, and consider the legacy of the conflict for us today. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library, and is free of charge.
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11/19/2019 6:30:00 PM
11/19/2019 7:30:00 PM
America/New_York
Civil War 101, Part 2, at the Brandywine Hundred Library
This program will pick up where Part 1 left off. We will discuss some of the major battles and war aims for both sides in the conflict, highlight the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation within the war, and consider the legacy of the conflict for us today. This program will be held at the Brandywine Hundred Library, and is free of charge.
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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Maps + Downloads
Activities
- Birding
- Hiking
- History Tours
- Living History Programs
- Picnicking
- Paranormal Investigations/Ghost Tours
(Fall season only) - School Field Trips and Outreach
- Volunteering
Amenities
- Costumed Interpreters
- Day Use Area
- Day Use Group Facilities
- Drink Machines
- Drinking Water
- Exhibits
- Ferry Transport
- Gift Shop
- Historic Site
- Nature Trail
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
- Snacks*
- Visitor Center
* Chips and other packaged snacks are available in our gift shops on the mainland and on Pea Patch Island. There are no food vendors on the island
