Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area

06/19/2026

Our historical interpreters are making some noise with our artillery demonstrations!

Join us every Thursday this summer to learn how WWII soldiers used the artillery at Fort Miles to protect the Delaware Bay while historical interpreters demonstrate the firing of a three-inch gun.

Artillery demonstrations are free with park admission every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. through the second week of August.

Questions? Call (302) 644-5007 for details!

05/21/2026

Join us tomorrow evening at 5PM for our next program in our History Happen Here series!

For more than 250 years, history happened here on the Cape! Join historical interpreters for this series of presentations in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday! In “The Grey Side of Freedom” learn the history and context of Japanese internment and relocation programs during WWII. Learn about Delaware’s connection to the program and how locals responded. Lectures begin in the Fort Miles Museum. Space is limited, please call (302) 644-5007 to pre-register. FREE with park entrance fees.

05/12/2026

Don't miss your chance for this special, behind the scenes, tour! Give us a call at (302) 644-5007 with any questions or to save a spot on the tour!

Please join us on May 16th at Fort Miles Museum and Historical Area in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Delaware State Parks, we’re taking you behind the scenes! Join park professionals for this unique selection of BTS adventures throughout the state. Bring your flashlights for “Behind the Scenes – Battery Herring”, a chance to tour the WWII era building once used for coast defense before becoming the site of top-secret spy missions!

The tours will be run at 4:15 and 5:15.

Battery Herring is an unrestored structure, please wear closed-toe footwear. Participants should be comfortable ducking under short doorways and standing for the duration of the program.

Programs are free with park entry fee, though space is limited. Please call (302) 644-5007 to reserve your space or with any questions.

04/29/2026

THIS DAY in FORT MILES HISTORY- April 29, 1943
(DECLASSIFIED)
BATTERY X
Bethany Beach, Delaware, WAAC range crew prepared their equipment while men had their 90 MM guns emplaced ready to fire on a forty foot long target sleeve towed in the air. At the controls of this B10 were WASP pilots of the 2nd Ferrying Command out of New Castle Army Air Base.
Once this red sleeve was in view, the WAAC crew chief called out, "On Target, FIRE!" and the 90 MM guns shredded the fabric sleeve so immaculately that it broke from its tether and floated into the ocean.
As they continued to track the sleeve, the battery continued to fire. The plane was unharmed and the training had been a success!

Although proven a successful experiment, Congress would not approve- America was not ready for women in combat roles. Shown here are some WAACs of BATTERY X and WASP pilots preparing for aerial gunnery training alongside of WASP co-founder Jackie Cochran.

04/24/2026

Tomorrow!!

04/22/2026

Delaware Defense Day is almost here! Join us this Saturday, rain or shine, for our biggest living history event of the year!

Check out our event schedule for details. Parking is located at the McBride Bathhouse with shuttle service up to Fort Miles. The event is free with park entry, and the museum open house is available at $6 per person.

04/21/2026

In preparation for Delaware Defense Day, the Fort Miles Museum will be closed this week until Saturday, April 25th for our big event!

We hope to see you there!!

04/11/2026

In just two weeks, we will be bringing history to life here at the Fort Miles Miles Museum and Historical Area!

Step back into the WWII era as we celebrate 250 years of our nation and 75 years of Delaware State Parks.

Join us for Delaware Defense Day on April 25, 2026.
10AM-4PM.

Free with park entrance fees.
$6 admission for the Fort Miles Museum

Shuttle parking will be at the McBride Beach bath house parking lot.

For more information visit destateparks.com/FortMiles
*photo credit- Chuck Payette*