Paranormal investigations at fort delaware prove that it. Mar 15, 2020 fort delaware state park was a great history lesson and delaware city is a quaint riverfront community. The hawaiian islands, and especially the big island, are well known worldwide for their supernatural phenomena. Amelia ghost tours is exciting and the entire family will enjoy it.
Find a list of fun guided ghost tours in pennsylvania. Pea patch island, supposedly named when a ship carrying peas ran aground, is home to two wonders. Pea patch island is the location of fort delaware, which protected the ports of new castle, wilmington and philadelphia until world war ii. Henry gale which sits in the delaware river, between delaware city, delaware and fort mott, new jersey. And the fact there is a pea patch island made the story even more fun to read. It took almost more than ten years to complete the construction. In 1859, fort delaware was constructed on pea patch island in the middle of. There is also a replica of pea patch island how it would have been back in 1864, and kids can also check out some artifacts from the island s past. Fort delaware, the union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed confederate prisoners of war. Jun 10, 2016 in early may, my journeys took me up to northern new york to the beautiful seaway trailthousand island region.
From the very first step onto the island found myself relaxed, never before have i been on such a relaxing friendly holiday i would recommend to anyone who just wants to get away from everyday rat race. Thousand islands ghost tours, alexandria bay, new york. Ghost tours in pa haunted pennsylvania ghost tours. Big island ghost tours photos big island ghost tours. The team investigates fort delaware on pea patch island. Tickets now on sale for pea patch paranormal adventures at fort delaware delaware city sept. My youngest daughter loves all the paranormal and ghost hunter shows and she loved this tour. One museum visitor recalls his creepy encounter when taking the tour in 20 on. Help the blacksmith in the forge or work with the laundress, and see the 8inch columbiad cannon fire a live gunpowder charge. In 1794, the french military engineer pierre charles lenfant surveyed the island as an ideal location for a river defense fort. Delaware state park and pea patch island nature preserve. As i grew up i became interested in a different history of the fort, the paranormal. Delaware city is a historic waterfront community that has rich history and great charm. Take the ferry ride from delaware city to the fort its very relaxing.
Fort delaware is built on pea patch island by the u. Fort delaware, sitting on pea patch island in the middle of the delaware. Tickets now on sale for paranormal adventures at fort delaware. If this is your first time here, we would like to extend our warmest welcome and invite you to take a tour of what our community has to offer. Fort delaware state park isnt all about history though. Spooky 360 video of fort delaware paranormal tour 360 video. Rhode islands best guide and map to ghost tours, ghost walks, hauntings, haunted history tours, and paranormal investigations halloween new england ri. The fortifications took many forms at first and all failed. Clare was really into the stories and even made the skeptical in the group think twice about the ghosts. A jitney provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick fortress. Supposedly one of the most haunted or more correctly has a high amount of. Apr 17, 20 i have recently returned from norfolk island and could not resist the chance to pass on my experience.
Built on pea patch island, the fort served as a major prison for confederate prisoners during the civil war. Her past is laced with the history of piracy, plunder and death. Norfolk island tours ghost tour and dinner ghost tour. Fort delaware state park, located on pea patch island, was part of a chain of three forts that defended philadelphia for well over 100 years. See all the paces that you can take a ghost tour in pa. You take a ferry, the dela fort from delaware city to pea patch island. A halfmile ferry ride travels back to 1864 and forward into wildlife conservation. Its a beautiful part of nature, and teeming with wildlife. Visitors will get a taste of the paranormal investigative experience with the help of the diamond state ghost investigators, a volunteer group leading the. Dec 01, 2014 the hawaiian islands, and especially the big island, are well known worldwide for their supernatural phenomena. About 2,500 prisoners of war died there, and now countless stories of. Aug 16, 2016 fortification of pea patch island began as early as 1812, when the us army recognized the importance of the island in the delaware bay. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island and is a frequent spot for school field trips and historic tours.
It is a low, marshy island, located in new castle county, facing delaware city on the delaware shore, and finns point on the new jersey shore. In 2008, the now defunct delaware ghost hunters of which i was a member did an exclusive investigation of fort delaware, on pea patch island. Find available tours fort delaware state park park tour. Jun 18, 2008 watch ghost hunters season 4, episode fort delaware. During the civil war, over 2,500 people died in fort delaware a. Fort delaware state park was a great history lesson and delaware city is a quaint riverfront community. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the stories of this fort are.
Tours are conducted at night, either on foot or by trolley, and are led by knowledgeable and costumed guides who base their routes on the book, ghost stories of pennsylvania. The remote marshes provide an outstanding habitat for one of the largest wading bird nesting areas on the east coast. Where to spot a ghost in every state readers digest. I know it sounds weird, but even if you do not believe in ghosts the stories are still very interesting and make for a great ghost tour through the. Home of madame pele, the kings trail, mystical menehunes and. Tour detail fort delaware state park, paranormal adventure. Island and learn about the rich history that is filled with legends passed down through the years. Big island ghost tours requires guests to follow safety rules as indicated by guides. Ghost hunters is an american paranormal reality television series. Norfolk island tours ghost tour and dinner ghost tour listen to tales and stories that will delight you, make you sad, maybe weep and through it all, send shivers down your spine. There were also union and confederate remains moved from pea patch and buried at finns point, hogate said. Areas of pea patch islands civil war fortress to be investigated.
Pea patch island is a small piece of land in the middle of the delaware river, just northeast of delaware city. Pea patch island is a summer home to nine different species of herons, egrets, and ibis. Visitors can participate in candlelight ghost tours which feature. Jun 27, 2008 today my family and i toured fort delaware on pea patch island in delaware. Here, costumed reenactors take you back to the summer of 1864.
Rhode islands best guide and map to ghost tours, haunted. Join the diamond state ghost investigators and park staff for a threehour recreational paranormal investigation. In 1848, construction began on a fort that would not flop what is currently known as fort delaware. Bring your camera or recorder and capture for yourself the sights and sounds you will experience. I met up with cam hoffberg, owner of thousand islands ghost tours on a warm, sunny morning in alexandria bay.
Maybe its the fact that ive read many, many ghost stories from fort. Mill hollow cemetery was included in last years historic ghost tour. On the day i was there they had living actors who always stay in character, its a history buffs dream. The hotel also offers a ghost tour to introduce guests to the apparitions that. The ferry travels more frequently to delaware city so i was able to take a ferry from pea patch island to delaware city for a quick bite to eat and some shopping before a return ferry ride to salem county. A hiking trail and its observation platform provide opportunities for photography and nature study. Our tours have been rated as one of the best by many. Some of these new jersey ghost tours are offered year round, and some are just offered in the fall. If you died on the pea patch island and they couldnt get you back to. Paranormal activity is captured almost nightly on camera. Big island ghost tours guided paranormal tours on hawaii. Visitors take a halfmile ferry ride from delaware city to pea patch island. Watch ghost hunters season 4, episode fort delaware. It was originally built to protect the ports of wilmington and philadelphia.
For your protection as well as ours, and to satisfy stringent insurance regulations, all guests are required to read and sign a release of liability form prior to beginning each tour. Enjoy the natural diversity of delawares 17 state parks. Participants witness and take part in actual investigations, using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and temperature sensorsthis tour leaves from delaware only. It was made even more famous by having an episode of ghost hunters feature it. It is on pea patch island in the delaware river, and is just a 8 minute boat ride. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island in the middle of the delaware river between delaware city, delaware and fort mott, new jersey. Pea patch island is a small island, approximately 1 mi 1. Fort delaware state park in delaware city delaware on.
Ive been on several in dc, savannah, and williamsburg and this was the best one by far. See a replica of pea patch island as it appeared in 1864 and artifacts from the island s past. Prepare to get a history lesson on new jersey, hear ghost stories and maybe see a ghost. Listen to tales and stories that will delight you, make you sad, maybe weep and through it all, send shivers. From hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing, to nature programs and touring historic sites, there is truly something for everyone at delaware state parks. Fort delaware state park delaware city all you need to. We read it at their school and every kid loved the story. Jul 01, 2015 if you dont have cash in jersey we didnt, theyll take you all the way across to delaware city to pay, but its tricky with the timing, so better to come prepared. Home of madame pele, the kings trail, mystical menehunes and the feared night. Pea patch island is just like a summer home to nine different species of herons, ibis in the u. Pea patch island, as it was known to the locals, was a private hunting ground for dr.
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