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Welcome to the Fort Miles Museum
Fort Miles was constructed during World War II as a vital coastal defense installation to deter potential German attacks on key US infrastructure and port cities, such as Philadelphia and Wilmington. Later, it was home to the Top-Secret US Navy SOSUS program.
The Fort Miles Museum, located underground in Battery 519, features exhibits relating to coastal defense operations as well as portraying daily life for the over 2,000 soldiers and civilians stationed at Fort Miles during World War II.
Since 2003, Fort Miles Historical Association and Delaware State Parks have worked in partnership to operate and expand the Museum and surrounding Historical Area.
Museum Events and Information
Visit Fort Miles
Museum Hours:
Tuesdays through Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Museum Tours:
Tuesdays through Saturdays: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
See Happenings for information about other tours and programs.
The Overlook Events Venue:
Plan your wedding, meeting or event at The Overlook.