Cape Henlopen State Park, DE
Homefront Holidays: 1940s Dinner & Dance Party
Special Event Tour
3 hr. 30 min.
Notice:
This special event supports programming at First State Heritage Park and the Fort Miles Historic Area.
1940s-appropriate attire is encouraged, but not required. The event takes place in Battery 519, a World War II gun emplacement overlooking the sea. We recommend bringing a light cover-up to go with your ensemble.
Your meal, musical entertainment, and a swing dance lesson are included in your ticket price. Alcoholic beverages will be available via a ticketed CASH BAR system.
Address of event:
Fort Miles Historic Area
15099 Cape Henlopen Dr,
Lewes, DE 19958
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Ticket Description
NEW!
Swing back to the 1940s with this exclusive holiday party, proudly presented by First State Heritage Park and the Fort Miles Historic Area. You're invited to pull out your pinstripes and do up your Victory Rolls to join us in celebrating the holidays like it's 1942! We're recreating the Christmas dinner served to the troops stationed at historic Fort Miles during World War II for your dining experience, bringing out the smooth entertainments of Madison Coleman and the World War Tunes band, offering up swing dance lessons to help you cut a rug, and more in this sure-to-please night away. Buy your tickets, grab that special someone, and make a holiday memory to cherish!
This special event takes place in the historic venue of Battery 519, constructed to defend Delaware's coasts during World War II. Your ticket includes your meal, musical entertainments, swing dance lessons, and a guided tour. There will be a ticketed cash bar serving throughout the evening as well.
Ticket Details
- Duration: 3 hr. 30 min.
- Number of Steps: 0
- Accessible: Yes
- Effort: Easy
Accessibility
This event takes place in a WWII-era fortification a short remove away from the parking area. Transportation is provided upon arrival and can be requested at the time of departure.
Directions
Fort Miles Historic Area
15099 Cape Henlopen Dr,
Lewes, DE 19958
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