FMHA’s Museum Happenings is published monthly and more frequently as needed to keep you up to date on events at Fort Miles Museum.
DELAWARE DEFENSE DAY, APRIL 22
Mark your calendar for the largest Fort Miles event of the year — Delaware Defense Day fea-turing World War II re-enactors, military equipment (including a tank!), musical performanc-es and self-guided tours of Fort Miles Museum. A complete event schedule will be posted in early April so please return to this website for details.
BATTERY 519 TOURS AND MUSEUM HOURS
This month, indoor tours of Battery 519 are offered:
11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, except April 21 and 22.
Note: Battery 519 opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. each Friday and Saturday.
Reservations are recommended for all tours conducted by Delaware State Parks. Visit destateparks.com/programs and click on Fort Miles Historical Area under Choose A Park. For “day of” reservations only: 302-644-5007.
MORE FORT MILES-RELATED PROGRAMS FOR APRIL
Reservations are recommended for the programs and tours below. Reservations can be made at destateparks.com/programs. For “day of” reservations only or other information: 302-644-5007.
FORT MILES LANTERN TOUR
7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 1
Tour Battery 519 by lantern light as your state parks guide reveals U-Boats on the prowl, sailors in distress and details about a soldier’s life at Fort Miles during World War II. Tours meet at the Fort Miles Orientation Building. For ages 10 and up with a paying adult. $6 per person.
SEASIDE HISTORY HIKE
11 a.m., Wednesday, April 5
A park historian leads a walk across a sandy trail toward Delaware Bay. See World War II relics, uncover the Delaware Breakwater Quarantine Station and hear tales of pirates. Tours meet at Seaside Nature Center. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. For ages 7 and older with an adult. Limit 15. $5 per person.
ARTILLERY PARK WALK
11 a.m., Wednesday, April 12
Join Delaware State Parks’ historic interpreters for a walk through the Fort Miles Artillery Park. Along the way, discover the different types of artillery pieces that helped protect the Delaware Bay during WWII. Tours meet at the Orientation Building adjacent to the large Museum parking area. For ages 7 and up accompanied by an adult. The tour is free.
TRUCKIN’ THROUGH HISTORY
5 p.m., Saturday, April 15
Take a ride on a historic World War II troop-carrying truck through Cape Henlopen State Park to see lesser-known remnants of Fort Miles. Tours meet at the Orientation Building. For ages 7 and older accompanied by an adult. $10 per person.
CAPE INVASION
11 a.m., Wednesday, April 26
Cape Henlopen has been invaded — by plants. The construction of Fort Miles changed the ecology in Cape Henlopen — find out how. Bring your bike. Tours meet at the Orientation Building for ages 10 and older accompanied by an adult. $5 per person.