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Facts about (Fort Delaware State Park):

Overview ofFort Delaware State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Fort Delaware, the Union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed Confederate prisoners of war. It was originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia.Visitors take a -mile ferry ride from Delaware City to Pea Patch Island. A jitney provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick fortress. Here, costumed reenactors take you back to the summer of 1864.Fill your day with hands-on history. Help the blacksmith hammer out new parts for a cannon or work with the laundress. Be on hand when the 8-inch Columbiad gun fires a live gunpowder charge! See a replica of Pea Patch Island as it appeared in 1864 and artifacts from the Island's past.Make a day of it - there is a food concession stand on the island. And if you like, you can bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in our picnic area - tables and grills are provided.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Fort Delaware State Park): Civil War Store,Concessions, Drinking Water, Nature Trails,Picnic Area,Restrooms.

Contact Information:
Address:Fort Delaware State Park,.O. Box 170,Delaware City, DE 19706
Phone No:(302) (302) 834-7941
For more Information about (Fort Delaware State Park) Kindly visit the official
website:http://www.destateparks.com/park/fort-delaware/index.asp


   

Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
Econo Lodge Airport 56.995.0
Super 8 New Castle 51.205.1
Americinn Bear 89.905.4
Quality Inn And Suites Skyways 99.995.8
Comfort Suites Newark 79.967.0
Motel 6 Wilmington 39.997.5
Ramada Newark Wilmington Area 55.207.6
Staybridge Suites Newark 105.007.6
Clarion Hotel The Belle 109.997.7
Residence Inn Marriott Wilming 119.007.7
Towneplace Stes Marriott Wilmi 89.297.7
Courtyard Marriott Newark 109.197.9
Fairfield Inn Marriott Newark 99.007.9
Days Inn Newark Wilmington 59.958.1
Hilton Wilmington Christiana 119.008.1
Holiday Inn Exp Stes Newark 98.118.2
Homestead Newark-christiana 79.998.2
Inn At Christiana 125.008.2
Red Roof Inn Wilmington, De 57.958.2
Red Roof Wilmington De 61.998.2
Country Inn Stes Newark 78.708.3
Econo Lodge Newark 54.978.3
Fairview Inn 54.009.1
Howard Johnson Inn And Suites 55.2510.3
Quality Inn University 64.9810.3
Brandywine Stes Clarion Collection 0.0010.6
Clarion - Brandywine Suites 112.0010.6
Doubletree Downtown Wilmington 120.0510.6
Es Newark Wilmington South 159.2110.8
Homewood Ste Newark Wilmington 169.0010.8
Homewood Suites By Hilton Newark/wilmington South 98.1010.8
Hotel Du Pont 399.0010.8
Sleep Inn University 69.6310.8
Courtyard Marriott Wilmingtn D 109.0010.9
Marriott Execustay Residnce Cc 0.0010.9
Sheraton Suites Wilmington 119.0010.9
Super 8 Newark 55.9911.1
Courtyard Marriott Newark Univ 139.0012.0
Hampton Inn Middletown 139.0012.7
Best Western Brandywine Valley 107.1013.6
Inn At Montchanin Village 172.0013.6
Inn At Montchanin Village 172.0013.8
Quality Inn And Suites 89.9915.2
Courtyard Marriott Brandywine 110.0015.8
Homewood Stes Ilg Brandywine 184.5015.8
Inn At Wilmington 126.6715.8
Doubletree Wilmington 103.3215.9
Darley Manor Inn 0.0016.1
Days Inn Wilmington Newark 69.0916.5
Holiday Inn Select Wilmington 109.0016.7
Best Western Smyrna Inn 71.9921.4
Relax Inn 50.0021.5
Holiday Inn Exp Hotel Suites 85.0027.1
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dover 89.0027.1
Sleep Inn And Suites 79.0327.1
Comfort Suites Dover 69.9927.2
Hilton Garden Inn Dover 129.0027.2
Country Inn And Suites Dover 80.1027.3
Sheraton Dover Hotel 89.0027.4
Hampton Inn Dover De 84.1527.5
Dover Downs Hotel And Casino 145.0027.9
Fairfield Inn N Stes Marriott 89.0028.6
Red Roof Dover 62.0928.6
Residence Inn Marriott Dover 119.0028.6
Holiday Inn Dover Downtown 104.5128.7
Days Inn Dover Downtown 55.2029.2
Comfort Inn Dover 69.0029.8


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-05-27T09:38:32Z
Forecast at a Glance
Sunday (AM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 66°F
Hi 86°F
Monday (AM)
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 70°F
Hi 88°F
Tuesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 70°F
Hi 85°F
Wednesday (AM)
Chance Thunderstorms
Chance Thunderstorms
Lo 65°F
Hi 82°F
Thursday (AM)
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lo 61°F
Hi 78°F
Friday (AM)
Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers
Lo 64°F
Hi 77°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
8551762 - Delaware City, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 67.8 F NA 1.2 Miles Wind: 7.96
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8551762 - Delaware City, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 67.8 F NA 1.2 Miles Wind: 7.96
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8551910 - Reedy Point, DE May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 68.0 F NA 2.2 Miles Wind:
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Wilmington, New Castle County Airport, DE Overcast May 23 2011, 12:51 am EDT 60.0 F 96% 6.4 Miles Wind: 7
Wind Chill: 59 F (15 C)
8573927 - Chesapeake City, MD May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 66.0 F NA 13.4 Miles Wind: 8.94
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8540433 - Marcus Hook, PA May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 64.6 F NA 17.5 Miles Wind:
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8537121 - Ship John Shoal, NJ May 22 2011, 4:24 pm EST 63.9 F NA 22.3 Miles Wind: 20.99
Wind Chill: 61 F (16 C)
Philadelphia International Airport, PA Overcast May 23 2011, 12:54 am EDT 59.0 F 87% 26.5 Miles Wind: 3
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Susquehanna, MD F NA 27.0 Miles Wind:
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Millville Municipal Airport, NJ Overcast May 23 2011, 12:54 am EDT 60.0 F 93% 30.4 Miles Wind: 6
Wind Chill: 59 F (15 C)

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