April 26, 2010
Vol. 40, No. 128

For more information contact Laura Lee or Becky Webb, Fort Delaware State Park, 302-834-7941; or Necia Beck, Delaware State Parks, 302-739-9175 or necia.beck@state.de.us

 Fort Delaware State Park to open on May 1

The staff at Fort Delaware State Park invites visitors to the park’s opening day on Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The fort will also be open Saturdays in May, weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from June 16 through Sept. 6.  Daily schedules are available at the park office, 302-834-7941.

The very popular Victorian KidsFest, sponsored by the Fort Delaware Society, and P.O.W. Weekends return to the fort’s line-up this year, and new River Boat Cruises for groups of 40 or more have been added.  As always, favorites like the Officers’ Quarters, Blacksmith Shop and Laundry will be open and artillery demonstrations and infantry drills return for the 2010 season.  Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch or order from St. George’s Country Store in the concession area. 

Travel to the fort is via ferry from either Delaware City or Fort Mott State Park in New Jersey. Following a boat ride and a walk down the dock, a tram takes visitors to the front of the fort. Ferry tickets may be purchased by calling 1-877-987-2757 or visiting www.destateparks.com.  Ferry schedules are also available on the parks’ website. 

The ferry ticket includes admission to all regularly-scheduled daily programs. Premium and Hands-On Programs are available for an additional fee. These programs are limited in size and sell out quickly. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis in the Visitors’ Center (on the island) on the day of the program.  Groups of 20 or more should contact the park office to schedule special programs and tours.