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Fort Delaware State Park, DEFort Mott FerryHistoric TourNotice:Same Day Tour Availability:
Tickets can be purchased online up until 9 am on the departure date. After 9 am, same day customers can purchase tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis by calling (302) 836-7296 up until 15 minutes prior to the departure time. There will be NO CASH SALES.
Ticket Description Fort Delaware, the Union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners of war. It was originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia. Visitors take a half-mile ferry ride from Fort Mott, NJ to Pea Patch Island. A tram provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick fortress. Here, costumed reenactors take you back to the summer of 1864. Fill your day with hands-on history. See the 8-inch Columbiad cannon fire a live gunpowder charge! See a replica of Pea Patch Island as it appeared in 1864 and artifacts from the Island's past. Visitors may travel to Delaware City, DE as well, but will need to plan the timing of the trip. The last ferry bound for NJ leaves Delaware City @3pm. Light snacks and drinks may be purchased in the Fort gift Shop. If you like, you can bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in our picnic area - tables and grills are provided. Don't forget sunscreen & bug-spray. Please wear comfortable shoes (no open-toed shoes) and dress for the weather. Be prepared to walk up to 1/3 of a mile. Note: |