July 29, 2009
Vol. 39, No. 321

Media Contact Information: Laura Lee, Fort Delaware State Park, 302-834-7941; or Necia Beck, Delaware State Parks, 302-739-9175, or necia.beck@state.de.us

Popular Fort Delaware Candlelight Ghost Tours
Continue Through Summer 

DELAWARE CITY - Time is running out for visitors to experience the 2009 Candlelight Ghost Tours at Fort Delaware State Park, and tours are filling fast. Some spots are still available for the 6 p.m. tours on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1; however, the 8 p.m. tours on those days are nearly sold out. Other dates in August are 14, 15 and 28.

Ghost Tour participants will take a candlelit tour through the spookiest parts of the Civil War fortress on Pea Patch Island. These popular tours are led by ghost host favorite Ed Okonowicz, who shares the history and some mysterious tales of Fort Delaware. 

The tours cost $20 per person. The 8 p.m. tours sell out quickly, but for those who prefer to tour the eerie fort with some daylight left, there are a limited number of seats available for the 6 p.m. tours. Reservations may be made by calling 877-98-PARKS (877-987-2757) or visiting www.destateparks.com. 

Fort Delaware, located on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River was the site of a Civil War prison in the 1860s. A bustling community grew in and around the fort in its heyday, making it one of the largest cities in Delaware at one time. Fort Delaware hosted the SciFi Channel’s “Ghost Hunters” for two special broadcasts in 2008. 

Because of the popularity of the tours, dates of Sept. 11, 12, 25 and 26 have been added. A full schedule and more information are available at www.destateparks.com or by calling 302-834-7941.