News from the Shores of the Chesapeake Bay
Gov. John Carney joined Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin Friday to celebrate and tour the largest capital investments made to Fort Delaware State Park. Visitors to Fort Delaware State Park now have a smoother ride from the Pea Patch Island pier to the fort after the tram path […]
Continue ReadingThe Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed Fort Delaware State Park until Friday, June 4, 2021 to repair the Delafort ferry that transports visitors to the fort. The ferry is in need of repair due to an unforeseen mechanical issue. A second boat brought in as a temporary replacement to the […]
Continue ReadingDELAWARE CITY, DE – Fort Delaware State Park will host Escape Fort Delaware: The Disloyalty Files on September 14 and 28, 2019 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $50.00 online or by phone by calling 877.987.2757. Escape Fort Delaware is a program during which participants receive a hands-on education of how they could […]
Continue ReadingDELAWARE CITY, DE – Fort Delaware State Park will host its annual prisoner-of-war (P.O.W.) living history beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 10 and 11, 2019. During this special weekend, Fort Delaware will come alive with re-enactors and historians dressed as they would have during the American Civil War. Visitors will be […]
Continue ReadingDELAWARE CITY, DE – As a result of the dangerous weather conditions, Fort Delaware State Park will be closed today and tomorrow, July 20 -21, 2019. Patrons who purchased tickets in advance will be issued a refund or credit for a future visit. The decision to close the park is based on safety to the […]
Continue ReadingDELAWARE CITY – This summer, Fort Delaware State Park will host its two annual prisoner-of-war (P.O.W.) living history weekends. Each historical event begins at 10 a.m. both days, Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15, and Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 11 and 12. During these special weekends, Fort Delaware will come alive with re-enactors and […]
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