Fort Miles Historic Area
About the Business
The Fort Miles Historic Area, located at 15099 Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware, is a museum and tourist attraction that showcases the history of Fort Miles, a key piece of our nation's coastal defense from World War II through the early 1970s. The museum features Battery 519, barracks buildings, a fire control tower, an orientation building, and the Fort Miles Artillery Park. Visitors can take guided tours, enjoy interpretive programs, explore the museum exhibits and artifacts, and learn about Delaware's role in WWII.
The museum is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from March 3 to June 10, and Tuesday through Saturday from June 13 to September 9. Public access is available during opening hours. The grounds of the museum are open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset.
In order to make the beaches accessible to all visitors, Delaware State Parks offers beach wheelchairs free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Lifeguards are available at guarded beaches from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and Mobi-Mats are available at the Cape Henlopen Main Beach area during the summer months.
The Fort Miles Historical Area is also available for rental for weddings, concerts, meetings, reunions, and other events. The site offers a unique blend of natural and cultural history, with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and miles of picturesque dunes.
Visitors can also participate in guided tours and programs such as lantern tours of Battery 519, walking tours along the sandy trail towards the Delaware Bay, and special events like the annual living history event celebrating Victory in Europe Day.
For more information about the Fort Miles Historic Area, including rental information and upcoming events, visit the Fort Miles Historical Association website or call 302-644-5007.
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15099 Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes, DE 19958, United States
Reviews
"Had a wonderful behind the scenes tour of the fortifications. Aside from the main interest in weaponry,the support needed to run the location was included in the guided tour lectures. Our tour guide Sean went above and beyond to answer any questions. He made the whole tour even more interesting by asking us questions. As I told him he probably has one of the coolest jobs among his peers."
"It was a nice sunny January day. We took advantage and went to Cape Henlopen. I had never been to Fort Miles, so we cruised thru."
"Amazing place to visit fire a real look at history here back during WW2. They have a 16" gun from the Mighty Mo there. My grandpa served on that ship during the Japanese surrender. To think he once looked at the very same gun when he was a kid in the Navy is amazing, or maybe they replace those things every ten years or so and it's a totally different one. Regardless, it is a great place to visit and the guides are very knowledgeable."
"This is a hidden gem. Heard about it from a neighbor while vacationing in Ocean City. When he heard we were going to Lewes next he said we had to visit Fort Miles. The tour was very informative and really made you understand how this place operated. We were there about 90 minutes but could have spent all day if we had bikes or wanted to do one of the walking trails."
"Ft Myers was created during WW II to prevent enemy ships from encroaching onto the US. A constructed shelter located 20 feet below ground level was constructed. Worth visiting their museum. Open on weekdays . Only minus , you will be only allowed to visit approximately 25 percent of the underground structure. And yes, there is free entry. During WWII, Fort Miles did encounter one incident with a German submarine which concluded to a surrender. Great appreciation for the US military for all the construction of a Great defensive system back then. God bless the US."
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