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Fort Delaware

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. During the American Civil War (1861–1865), the Union / United States Department of War / United States Army used Fort Delaware as a prison for Co

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Scare levelSee details
ExperienceBattlefield & Fort, Haunted Lighthouse
FromSee official site
About the attraction

What awaits

Reported. Visitors and staff have reported unexplained activity at Fort Delaware.

Sources: Wikipedia: Fort Delaware, Wikidata Q5471049, NRHP #71000226, National Register of Historic Places (NPS).

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Directions & parking

Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River, Delaware City, DE

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Warnings & accessibility

Expect low light, uneven ground and sudden sounds at most haunted attractions. Ask the operator about reduced-sensory options.

Weather & policies

Hours, prices, access and events change. Confirm with the operator before you travel, especially in severe weather.

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