Pea patch island a chill fills the corner of the kitchen at fort delaware. It took almost more than ten years to complete the construction. Top best real haunted houses ghost tours in delaware near. Visitors to fort delaware asked to follow guidelines to minimize. The team investigates fort delaware on pea patch island. It was originally built to protect the ports of wilmington and philadelphia. Rhode islands best guide and map to ghost tours, haunted. Harrisburg ghost tours are often lead by experts, that can give you the history of the haunt site, as well as the legend and folklore of the ghosts who make their home. Its now a state park but was a civil war pow camp and is supposedly the most haunted place in the state. Jersey shore ghost tours keyport enjoy lanternlit walking tours of this quaint shore town.
Since 1995,ghost tours of philadelphia has led daring souls to discover the truth of the citys most haunted locations. Lenfant had discovered pea patch island imagine lenfant reporting to congress. It is open to the public and can be toured complete with an escorting tour guide. The island is accessible by ferry where visitors can enjoy interactive exhibits, hiking, picnicking, and ghost tours. It was most important during the american civil war, both as a defense post, and as a union prison for captured confederate. Today my family and i toured fort delaware on pea patch island in delaware. A tall man with a long beard who strongly resembles abraham lincoln but isnt. Jun 18, 2008 watch ghost hunters season 4, episode fort delaware. Tour detail fort delaware state park, paranormal adventure. In 1794, the french military engineer pierre charles lenfant surveyed the island as an ideal location for a river defense fort. Participate in an actual paranormal investigation of fort delaware. Delaware city march 29, 2012 visitors to fort delaware state park are drawn by the history of the famed civil war fort and prison for confederate soldiers. Information on pea patch island and fort delaware is available in hsps library. Day tours are available daily for 2,099 phpperson, inclusive of roundtrip ferry transfers, entrance and terminal fees, fuel surcharge, guided tour of the island and buffet lunch.
The twostory wood frame building, redone in brick in 1895, measured 50 by 100 with a livery stable in the rear and was then known as the forbes house. 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. Since i get a lot of spam, please be sure to write something in the subject line that references what the email is about. Pea patch island has now been turned into a state park and is owned by the state of delaware. Led by the delaware ghost hunters, groups are transported to the island by delaware river bay authority boats and encouraged to explore and seek out their own ghosts and ghost stories. Pea island canoe tours launch from an area behind a locked gate. Pea patch island, as it was known to the locals, was a private hunting ground for dr. For two old men who believe in ghosts as much as they believe in santa claus. Home of madame pele, the kings trail, mystical menehunes and the feared night. In alexandria bay, cam hosts public ghost tours mostly in the warmer months, especially multiple nights a week in the summer when the town is hopping. Spooky 360 video of fort delaware paranormal tour youtube. Tickets now on sale for pea patch paranormal adventures at fort delaware. It is open to the public and can be toured complete with an. Smaller groups than the paranormal adventures, and you investigate more areas of the fort.
The tours are based on nesbitts ghost of gettysburg series of books stories from which you might have heard recounted on the history channel where costumed guides. These stories, along with the infamous fire of 1947, have certainly given this coastal town some spirits. Access to pea patch island and fort delaware is seasonal and provided by the three forts ferry which is a passenger ferry service no cars operated by the delaware river and bay authority. Other visitors are birdwatchers interested in pea patch islands heron rookery. Enjoy a guided walk through town and hear about some of their ghostly.
Jun 27, 2008 today my family and i toured fort delaware on pea patch island in delaware. Visitors take a halfmile ferry ride from delaware city to pea patch island. Amelia ghost tours is exciting and the entire family will enjoy it. 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. The lady in white of tonge row, the civil war soldier who stalks the lower end of main street, and the vigilant firefighter of. The first fortifications were built at the end of the war of 1812, and the bulk of the present fort was built before the civil war. Until the contract has been completed, there is no public boating access to pamilico sound on pea island national wildlife refuge. The reading indicates a cold spot a portal to the other side or the spirit world. Pea patch island is a small piece of land in the middle of the delaware river, just northeast of delaware city.
Lots of haunted tours are offered around halloween. Join the diamond state ghost investigators and park staff for a threehour recreational paranormal investigation. As i grew up i became interested in a different history of the fort, the paranormal. Follow your guide as you are led through the streets of historic fernandina on amelia island and learn about the rich history that is filled with legends passed down through the years. Find available tours fort delaware state park park tour. Orby staircase at independence hall in philadelphia. The hawaiian islands, and especially the big island, are well known worldwide for their supernatural phenomena. Long island haunted bus tour visits kings park psychiatric. Pea patch island is just like a summer home to nine different species of herons, ibis in the u. Jun 09, 2016 learn a little bit about the history and the haunted side of beautiful alexandria bay, ny with thousand islands ghost tours. Catch the boat to pea patch island where there are scheduled events throughout the day, including guided tours by costumed interpreters, living history programs, musketry demonstrations and noontime cannon firing. On the day i was there they had living actors who always stay in character, its a history buffs dream.
Fort delaware state park on pea patch island today serves as museum. Maybe its the fact that ive read many, many ghost stories from fort. Mar 15, 2020 fort delaware state park was a great history lesson and delaware city is a quaint riverfront community. Tours run rain or shine, and last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Fort delaware and pea patch island south jersey trails. The park offers a wide range of living history experiences and ghost tours during the fall. No current triathlon is yet planned but we hope to see another in 2014. Its a beautiful part of nature, and teeming with wildlife. Pea patch island is the location of fort delaware, which protected the ports of new castle, wilmington and philadelphia until world war ii. 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.
Sep 25, 2012 pea patch island a chill fills the corner of the kitchen at fort delaware. Fort delaware, the union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed confederate prisoners of war. Fort delaware, sitting on pea patch island in the middle of the delaware. The state of delaware deeded pea patch island, located in the delaware river between delaware and new jersey, to. A jitney provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick fortress. Amelia island ghost tours 715 centre st behind pineland bank at 8th st, fernandina beach, florida 32034 rated 4.
Rhode islands best guide and map to ghost tours, ghost walks, hauntings, haunted history tours, and paranormal investigations halloween new england ri. Publications include fort delaware call number wd 16 v. Fort delaware state park delaware city all you need to. The arrival of fall pleads innocent to the plummeting mercury that ghost hunters have measured at 14 degrees below room temperature. 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.
See photos and 10 tips from 236 visitors to fort delaware. 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. Oct 18, 2001 pea patch island is a small piece of land in the middle of the delaware river, just northeast of delaware city. Take the ferry ride from delaware city to the fort its very relaxing. The bar harbor ghost tour explores the towns most haunted sites, combining local folklore with history. Vehicular access to this area is closed to the public unless accompanied by refuge staff or. Join us saturday evenings, august through halloween.
It was made even more famous by having an episode of ghost hunters feature it. Evps and visions from the many spirits who are said to inhabit the hotel wayne. Visitors will get a taste of the paranormal investigative experience with the help of the diamond state ghost investigators, a volunteer group leading the. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island in the middle of the delaware river between delaware city, delaware and fort mott, new jersey. You can reserve in advance by calling their reservation hotline contact information here. Paranormal investigations october 3, 4 october 10, 11 october 17. We double dare you to walk the streets and learn more about the past inhabitants of this historic milltown one of the oldest and most haunted locales in america. Delaware city is a historic waterfront community that has rich history and great charm. Ghost tours, in conjunction with go see touring and pinetree tours, are proud to announce a very special tour offer to norfolk island for halloween. If youre in for a real scare, going on a harrisburg ghost tour of a true haunt is where youll find it this halloween. In additional to our ghost tours, we offer the worlds only hawaii island vortex retreats, a totally new intensive five day experience into hawaiis vortex energy, based on the book hawaii vortex field guide by zach royer. Paranormal investigations at fort delaware prove that it is. Watch ghost hunters season 4, episode fort delaware. 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 islands past.
Tour detail fort delaware state park, delaware city. Jul 01, 2015 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. Overnight trips cost an additional 1,500 php for a doubleoccupancy room. Delaware city march 29, 2012 visitors to fort delaware state. Hauntworld helps you find supernatural happenings across the state of delaware especially attractions that allow people to find ghosts, investigate, and go on ghost hunts. Discover the ghost, ghouls and legends of our island paradise. During the civil war, over 2,500 people died in fort delaware a. Take a step back in time as your guide, dressed in period clothing, shares with you the history and mystery of keyport, nj.
Jul 05, 2019 with the buzz created by the ghost hunters visit, two more programs were createdthe pea patch paranormal adventure and the extended paranormal investigation. Jun 10, 2016 in alexandria bay, cam hosts public ghost tours mostly in the warmer months, especially multiple nights a week in the summer when the town is hopping. Winter programs listed on our upcoming events calendar take place at alternate offsite locations until ferry service resumes in april. Fort delaware state park in delaware city delaware on. Big island ghost tours guided paranormal tours on hawaii. Henry gale which sits in the delaware river, between delaware city, delaware and fort mott, new jersey. Norfolk island halloween ghost tour brisbane ghost tours. Built on pea patch island, the fort served as a major prison for confederate prisoners during the civil war. Visitors will get a taste of the paranormal investigative experience with the help of the diamond state ghost. Haunted history trail of new york state visits thousand. Seats are limited to 16 people, and bookings are on a first in, first served basis, so get in quickly to avoid disappointment. Come join for a fun filled night of ghost hunting in historic downtown port. Whitenose syndrome detected in delaware bats dnrec.
Fort delaware state park was a great history lesson and delaware city is a quaint riverfront community. The original gettysburg ghost tour in pennsylvania. If youd like to share a story, please email me, mary popehandy. Amelia island ghost tours 96215 light wind drive fernandina, fl 32034 9045480996. Dec 01, 2014 the hawaiian islands, and especially the big island, are well known worldwide for their supernatural phenomena. The more adventuresome are thrilled and chilled by its popular ghost tours. Big island ghost tours hawaii ghost tours, vortex retreats. Ye haunted history of olde ellicott city ghost tours. Whitenose syndrome detected in delaware bats outdoornews. Fort delaware state park isnt all about history though. Participants will hear about various hauntings throughout the town and down on the rivers edge. Facebook fort delaware usually, on these more mild tours, the horrifying conditions of the fort delaware prison are downplayed a bit, for the crowds.
Zak bagans of ghost adventures takes et on a tour of his haunted museum extended cut duration. It was also, according to the guide at the fort when i visited in 2012, the first structure. Founded in the early nineties by writer and researcher, mark nesbitt, the ghost of gettysburg candlelight walking tour is the original tour of americas most haunted ground. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island and is a frequent spot for school field trips and historic tours. Paranormal investigations october 3, 4 october 10, 11. There are two tours, including one that ends in the local cemetery. 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. With the buzz created by the ghost hunters visit, two more programs were createdthe pea patch paranormal adventure and the extended paranormal investigation.
Fort delaware is closed for the season and will reopen on april 25, 2020. 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. The vortex retreats focus on nutrition, health, stress relief, exercise and strengthening your connection with nature. Ghost tours in pa haunted pennsylvania ghost tours. A jitney provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick. Paranormal investigations at fort delaware prove that it. Tickets now on sale for paranormal adventures at fort delaware.
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