FMHA Museum Happenings is published monthly and more frequently as needed to keep you up to date on Fort Miles Museum events.
BATTERY 519 TOURS AND MUSEUM HOURS
This month, indoor tours of Battery 519 are offered on the following schedule:
Wednesday through Saturday*: 11 a.m.
*No tours Oct. 26 through Oct. 29
Battery 519 opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For those who do not wish to join a guided tour, limited access to museum exhibits is available, as well as access to the free Oil Still Bleeds exhibit. The museum will be closed Oct. 26 through Oct. 29.
Reservations are recommended for all tours conducted by Delaware State Parks on the Wednesday through Saturday schedule. Visit destateparks.com/programs and click on Fort Miles Historical Area under Choose A Park. For “day of” reservations only, call 302-644-5007.
MORE FORT MILES-RELATED OCTOBER TOURS
Reservations are recommended for the programs and tours below, at destateparks.com/programs. For “day of” reservations only or information, call 302-644-5007.
FORT MILES LANTERN TOUR
Saturday, October 22, 6:30 p.m.
Tour Battery 519 by lantern light as your state parks guide relates U-boats on the prowl, sailors in distress and insights into a soldier’s life at Fort Miles during World War II. Tours meet at the Fort Miles Orientation Building. For ages 10 and older with a paying adult. $6 per person.
TRUCKIN’ THROUGH HISTORY
Saturday, October 8, 5 p.m.
Take a ride on a historic World War II troop truck as you tour the 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.
Click here for more information on the Truckin’ Through History tour. You will be linked to a Delaware Beach Life magazine article, “Riding Back in Time.” Consider subscribing to this magazine that features in-depth articles on Delmarva life and history.
OIL STILL BLEEDS EXHIBIT CONTINUES
Oil Still Bleeds is a tribute to Delaware’s forgotten servicemen who were at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. The exhibit is designed around a 650-pound relic from the Battleship USS Arizona, which was sunk during the attack and still bleeds oil to the lagoon surface. The exhibit features two large interactive touch screens to educate visitors about the Pearl Harbor attack and the sinking of the Arizona.
This exhibit and the 16-inch artillery barrel outside the main entrance combine to present the bookends of WWII. Oil Still Bleeds represents the beginning of the war. The surrender ceremony ending the war took place under the 16-inch barrel. This is one of the few sites where visitors can visualize the beginning and end of World War II.
In October, Oil Still Bleeds will be open for free viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The museum and exhibit will be closed Oct. 26 through Oct. 29.