Civil War Saturday
Civil War Saturday
Philadelphia, PA
Explore Fort Mifflin's years as a federal prison as the Mifflin Guard becomes our Garrison for the day! Watch the soldiers drill and prepare their camp meals over an open fire. “Enlist” and learn to drill with wooden muskets, enjoy Civil War Soldier Life and Medicine programs. Discover the untold s…
Saturday, March 23 2024
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
American Battlefield Trust Park Day
American Battlefield Trust Park Day
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for a good, old-fashioned spring clean up! Enjoy a day out with like-minded supporters of National Historic Landmark Fort Mifflin and help us with a number of landscape and other tasks as we prepare for a busy season ahead. We respect your time and energy so please register by Thursday, Ap…
Saturday, April 6 2024
11:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Salute to Battleship New Jersey
Salute to Battleship New Jersey
Philadelphia, PA
Ahoy there! Help us send the Battleship New Jersey down the river in style with a special salute from atop Fort Mifflin's walls. We will exchange fire with the most decorated vessel in US Navy history, the only place to do so along this historic journey. Guided tours, special activities and more su…
Thursday, March 21 2024
1:00 PM
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5:00 PM
#RESCHEDULED* Open Investigation Evening
#RESCHEDULED* Open Investigation Evening
Philadelphia, PA
Open our 2024 program season and join us for the first ticketed paranormal investigation of the year! Bring your own equipment or just your cell phone flashlight & learn tips and investigation techniques from our friends from our friends with Prism Paranormal Research, who will be on hand to assist…
Sat, Mar 2 2024
7:00 PM
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Sun, Mar 3 2024
12:00 AM
Black POWDER Friday
Black POWDER Friday
Philadelphia, PA
Skip the mall and have a BLAST at Fort Mifflin! Black powder demonstrations with our muskets and cannons all day long. PLUS enjoy learning about the science and manufacture of black powder and discover what needs to happen to take it from fizzle to boom! Think you have what it takes to fire the ca…
Friday, November 24 2023
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Cannonball Tavern
Cannonball Tavern
Philadelphia, PA
ONLINE SALES HAVE CONCLUDED. A LIMITED NUMBER OF WALK UP TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE $45 CASH Experience the ambiance of a colonial-era tavern in Philadelphia when Fort Mifflin transforms the Soldier's Barracks into the Cannonball Tavern, complete with authentic beverages and hearty tavern fare. Enj…
Saturday, April 6 2024
6:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Winter Encampment
Winter Encampment
Philadelphia, PA
Discover the hardships of wintertime in General Washington’s army when you “join the troops” and send 2023 out with a BLAST at Fort Mifflin’s annual Winter Encampment. Step inside a “wedge tent” (weather permitting) to experience for yourself the accommodations afforded soldiers encamped at Valley …
Saturday, December 30 2023
11:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Haunted Holiday Open Investigation
Haunted Holiday Open Investigation
Philadelphia, PA
Ho Ho Haunted Fort Mifflin invites you to party with our unseen co-workers for a Haunted Holiday Open Investigation Evening. Enjoy investigating the deep dark corners of the Fort, then warm up by the fire. Complimentary light refreshments! Appropriate for both experienced and novice paranormal inve…
Sat, Dec 9 2023
7:00 PM
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Sun, Dec 10 2023
12:00 AM
Cast Iron Chef and Home Apothecary
Cast Iron Chef and Home Apothecary
Philadelphia, PA
Get your hands on history at this uniquely immersive 18th century foodways event! "Apprentice" in the kitchen or the apothecary and be a part of the preparation of all the elements of an authentic winter meal, including beverages. At the end of the afternoon, join fellow participants and instructor…
Saturday, January 20 2024
11:00 AM
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6:00 PM
CANCELED Family Fire Pit Festival
CANCELED Family Fire Pit Festival
Philadelphia, PA
Due to the weather forecast on top of a week where we have experienced some tidal flooding, this event has been canceled. You never know what you might experience around one of Fort Mifflin's fire pits or fireplaces! Meet a Revolutionary War or Civil War soldier, listen to a ghost story or cozy up…
Saturday, February 17 2024
11:00 AM
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3:00 PM
