Most special programs at the park are free with pea patch island admission. Fort delaware pea patch island fort delaware state park. Pea patch extended paranormal investigation general tour. However, thanks to the atlantic paranormal societys recent visit to the fort on ghost hunters, the ghost tours have been more popular than ever. Fort delaware is a former harbor defense facility, designed by chief engineer joseph gilbert totten and located on pea patch island in the delaware river.
The evening will start with a short introduction at the entrance to the fort. It then was used as a prisoner of war camp, and finally is now one of delawares state parks. New seattle department of neighborhoods programs coming to you in 2020. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island in delaware and is considered to be a haunted prison. Enjoy waterfront views in the historic town of delaware city at the delaware city canal house located in the heart of historic delaware city on the delaware river, the delaware city canal house is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway. Find the scariest real haunted houses in delaware including wilmington, dover, newark, milford, seaford and many more cities across delaware. Explore the shops of this quiet riverside town, take a ferry to pea patch island to tour fort delaware state park, or hike and bike along the chesapeake and delaware canal trail. The delafort passenger ferry is seen on the delaware river near fort delaware state park on pea patch island. This is a great visit for families and history buffs alike. Usually, on these more mild tours, the horrifying conditions of the fort delaware prison are downplayed a bit, for the crowds. The fort delaware ticket office and ferry launch is located at 45 clinton st. History lovers can enjoy an exciting day in the 19th century when they take roundtrip boat excursions to these military sites on the delaware river. Pea island national wildlife refuge is a tiny piece of barrier island on the outer banks of north carolina.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in our picnic area tables and grills are provided. Fort delaware state park delaware city 2020 all you. In 2008, the now defunct delaware ghost hunters of which i was a member did an exclusive investigation of fort delaware, on pea patch island. Tour park detail fort delaware state park, delaware. A special feature of the cruises is the chance to see dozens or even hundreds of herons, egrets, ibises, bald eagles, and osprey flying to and from one of the largest heron rookeries on the east coast, located on pea patch island s northern tip. Experience the civil war era fort delaware, which housed close to 33,000 confederate prisoners. Most recent delaware photo gallery updates 04 august 2014. Make a day of it and visit fort mott in new jersey as well. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island and is a frequent spot for school field trips and historic tours. Fort delaware state park delaware city 2020 all you need to. Tickets now on sale for pea patch paranormal adventures at fort delaware.
You can take a five hour paranormal investigation tour including ferry time. The forts ferry crossing links historic civil war fort delaware on pea patch island with fort mott and delaware city. According to folklore, it received its name after a ship carrying peas ran aground here, spilling its contents onto the island s marshy soil. It is a low, marshy island, located in new castle county, facing delaware city on the delaware shore, and finns point on. A jitney provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick fortress. Top best real haunted houses ghost tours in delaware near. From may through october, visitors to fort delaware experience authentic civilian and military civil war reenactments. About 2,500 prisoners of war died there, and now countless st. The ticket office and ferry dock are located at 45 clinton. One night while staying overnight at the 288acre park on pea patch island with a boy scouts of america troop, lee heard footsteps downstairs at her. Tickets now on sale for paranormal adventures at fort delaware. Be a part of a growing community of gardeners throughout the city who enjoy organic urban agriculture at communitystewarded open spaces through the p patch community gardening program. Visitors take a 12 mile ferry ride from delaware city to pea patch island. This particular structure is built in a pentagonal manner and reflects that of a military structure.
Join the diamond state ghost investigators and park staff for a threehour recreational paranormal investigation. In 1794, the french military engineer pierre charles lenfant surveyed the island as an ideal location for a river defense fort. Spooky 360 video of fort delaware paranormal tour 360. Paranormal investigations at fort delaware prove that it. Fort delaware and pea patch island south jersey trails. Delaware city is a historic waterfront community that has rich history and great charm. It is used to carry the visitors from pea patch island, which gets situated on the delaware river, to the delaware fort.
The remote marshes provide an outstanding habitat for one of the largest wading bird nesting areas on the east coast. Tour detail fort delaware state park, delaware city ferry. See a replica of pea patch island as it appeared in 1864 and artifacts from the islands past. Fort delaware, the union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed. Located in the delaware river on pea patch island, the fortress was originally built after the war of 1812 to guard traffic on the waterway. Find available tours fort delaware state park park tour. Here, youll find historic fort delaware, which is typically open for tours. Fort delaware was a confederate prison during the civil war, and the history is absolutely fascinating. Pea patch island emerged from the depths of the delaware river as a mud bank sometime in the early 19th century. Henry gale which sits in the delaware river, between delaware city, delaware and fort mott, new jersey. Here, costumed reenactors take you back to the summer of 1864. Fort delaware, sitting on pea patch island in the middle of the.
Paranormal investigations at fort delaware prove that it is. Pea patch island is a summer home to nine different species of herons, egrets, and ibis. If there is no events, there will be no reenactors. Here, costumed interpreters take you back to the summer of 1864. When the sun goes down, fearless history buffs can cap off their visit with a ghost tour. A hiking trail and its observation platform provide opportunities for photography and nature study. Visit and learn from reenactors about the misery on the island. Fort delaware state park official website online tour of fort delaware emphasizing civil war history fort delaware sea wall photographs, written. Pea patch island is a small island, approximately 1 mi 1. Access to pea patch island and fort delaware is by ferry only. Tour detail fort delaware state park, pea patch extended paranormal investigation, delaware reserveamerica.
Fort mott returns as stop for delaware river passenger. It was originally built to protect the ports of wilmington and philadelphia. Here, costumed interpreters take you back to the summer of. This waterfront property offers beautiful views of. See a replica of pea patch island as it appeared in 1864 and artifacts from the island s past. Be sure and take the bat tour to learn about the resident bats, and dont miss the firing of one of the big cannons. Facebook fort delaware usually, on these more mild tours, the horrifying conditions of the fort delaware prison are downplayed a bit, for the crowds.
Fort mott state park new jersey side 454 fort mott. Participants witness and take part in actual investigations, using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and temperature sensorsthis tour leaves from delaware only. Fort delaware pea patch island fort delaware state park, delaware city, delaware official website fort delaware state park ferry information forts ferry crossing directions you can leave from the pier at fort mott state park in pennsville, nj or from the dock at fort delaware state park in delaware city, delaware. Yes you can visit but only from ferries that are only available during spring fall. Pea patch paranormal adventures, ghost tours at the historical fort, are offered throughout the month. Once youve explored delaware city, head to the ferry and ride over to pea patch island. What happens when the narcissist knows youve figured them out duration.
Beyond the fortress, pea patch island offers many national treasures. The ferry will again be making stops at fort mott in pennsville. This is a great place to visit this summer, and the ferry ride on the river alone. During the american civil war, the union used fort delaware as a prison for confederate prisoners of war, political prisoners, federal. If this is your first time here, we would like to extend our warmest welcome and invite you to take a tour of what our community has to offer. Pea island national wildlife refuge is managed as part of the north carolina coastal plain refuge complex. The story of fort delaware is more than the story of a military marvel, it is a story of the people who lived and died there, the effects of the civil war on a border state, and the indefatigable. For years fort delaware, located on pea patch island off the coast of delaware city, has held ghost tours of spooky sightings and hairraising happenings at the fort. Visitors take a halfmile ferry ride from delaware city to pea patch island. Tour detail fort delaware state park, delaware city. Hugh simmons the burial ground on the government farm at finns point in salem county, new jersey was not always used to bury the dead from fort delaware during the course of the civil war. Pea patch island, as it was known to the locals, was a private hunting ground for dr.
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