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Explore three centuries of history and an unexpected natural world right on the Delaware River. Weekday admission is in the Hospital Building adjacent to the parking lot. Weekend admission is in the Gift Shop, inside the Fort. Cash is preferred for on-site admission. Read More.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC March 1 through December 15 – Wednesdays through Sundays 10am to 4pm. From December 15 through March 1 we welcome your visit by chance or appointment. To avoid disappointment, please call before your visit during this time. ADMISSION FEES APPLY FOR SITE AND GROUNDS.
Fort Mifflin, originally called Fort Island Battery and also known as Mud Island Fort, was commissioned in 1771 and sits on Mud Island (or Deep Water Island) on the Delaware River below Philadelphia, Pennsylvania near Philadelphia International Airport.
Experience history first-hand at National Historic Landmark Fort Mifflin – one of the only intact Revolutionary War battlefields and the only fort in Philadelphia! Events throughout the year highlight the Fort’s long service to the United States featuring uniformed or period attired interpretive guides and reenactors.
Originally called Fort Island Battery and also known as Mud Island Fort, Fort Mifflin was built between 1771 and 1776 and is located on Mud Island in the Delaware River near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sep 2, 2012 · Minutes from Center City, Fort Mifflin is one of the country's only completely intact Revolutionary War battlefields. Site of the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution, the Fort was reconstructed beginning in the late 18th century and in use until decommissioning in 1954.
Fort Mifflin is the oldest fortification continually used in the United States. Almost 350 Americans died in November 1777 when British forces relentlessly bombed the site from ships. But the Americans’ valor at Fort Mifflin gave George Washington time to regroup at Valley Forge.
Fort Mifflin. 6400 Hog Island Rd. Philadelphia, PA 19153. Phone: (215) 685-4167. Region: Philadelphia & The Countryside. It was fall 1777 and British troops had scored several major victories over the Continental Army, including the capture of Philadelphia.
Fort Mifflin on the Delaware Historic Site. Experience history first-hand at National Historic Landmark Fort Mifflin--one of the only intact Revolutionary War battlefields and the only fort in Philadelphia.
Fort Mifflin, originally called Fort Island Battery and also known as Mud Island Fort, was commissioned in 1771 and sits on Mud Island (or Deep Water Island) on the Delaware River below Philadelphia, Pennsylvania near Philadelphia International Airport.
