GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.59306,
-75.57167
39°35'35"N,
75°34'18"W
Fort Delaware State Park is located on Pea Patch Island. To reach the island, you must take a ferry from 45 Clinton St., Delaware City, Delaware 19706.
Fort Delaware State Park, DE
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Civil War Living History Fort Delaware, the Union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners of war. It was originally built ...[more]
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Description
Civil War Living HistoryFort 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 Delaware City 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.
Park merchandise, light snacks and drinks are available at Delaware City ticket shop as well as in the Sutler Shop located on Pea Patch Island. 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 at least 1/3 mile.
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Natural Treasures
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.
From river crossing to ramparts, Fort Delaware State Park promises an unforgettable experience each time you visit.
Nearby Attractions:
Travel on to Fort Mott State Park in New Jersey, and visit Finn's Point National Cemetery, the final resting-place for 2,400 Confederate prisoners who died at Fort Delaware.
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