Heritage Skills & Trades: Daily Life in Centuries Past
Heritage Skills & Trades: Daily Life in Centuries Past
Philadelphia, PA
Explore the skills of daily life in the 18th and 19th centuries! Much of what we purchase from large stores today was produced by hand, at home or by a skilled craftsman, in centuries past. Meet artisans engaged in some of these historic activities and get a glimpse into what daily life might hav...
Saturday, September 15 2018
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Pirate Day
Pirate Day
Philadelphia, PA
Ahoy there! Pirates land at Fort Mifflin! Mayhem and merriment are the order of the day including live music with everyone's favorite pirates - the SEA DOGS! Complete the Scavenger Hunt to earn yer share of the plunder, drill with wooden muskets, talk like a pirate and so much more! Meet the Pira...
Saturday, August 18 2018
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
WWII - Explore the Eastern Front
WWII - Explore the Eastern Front
Philadelphia, PA
Experience World War II history from the Eastern Front! Living history activities with soldiers and civilians, guided tours, “rifle” drills, “grenade” toss, guided tours and MORE!
Saturday, July 21 2018
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Civil War Saturday
Civil War Saturday
Philadelphia, PA
Join us as we commemorate the Fort's role as a Federal Prison during the Civil War! Soldier's Life and Medical Programs, Weapons and Cannon demos, Guided Tours and more! 10 AM till 4 PM.
Saturday, July 14 2018
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
French Alliance Weekend
French Alliance Weekend
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for a weekend celebrating the French Alliance during the Revolutionary War! Members of the 11th Pennsylvania's Regiment de Gatinois will be on hand all weekend to help us celebrate the alliance between France and the United States! Hear and see why the French are aiding the American Colo...
Sat, Jul 7 2018
10:00 AM
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Sun, Jul 8 2018
4:00 PM
Freaky Friday
Freaky Friday
Philadelphia, PA
An “Open Fort” evening! Bring your camera and capture the light of the “Golden Hour” or maybe something unexpected! Enjoy a twilight picnic, participate in a pop-up ghost hunt, check out musket and cannon demonstrations or just explore on your own.
Friday, June 29 2018
5:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Fort Mifflin Paranormal Expo
Fort Mifflin Paranormal Expo
Philadelphia, PA
Fort Mifflin Paranormal Expo! Experience all things other-worldly at one of the most haunted locations in the country! Daytime Admission from 10am to 5pm - Enjoy special presentations,lectures and activities plus opportunities to meet experienced paranormal investigation teams, vendors, tours an...
Sat, Jun 23 2018
10:00 AM
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Sun, Jun 24 2018
3:00 AM
Airplane Day
Airplane Day
Philadelphia, PA
Come answer the question “Why did they build the Fort so close to the Airport?!?” Listen to pilots talk to the control tower, see model airplanes and enjoy “sweet spot” tours atop the walls to discover all the best places to photograph the aircraft.
Saturday, June 9 2018
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
The Mud Island Speakeasy
The Mud Island Speakeasy
Philadelphia, PA
The magic is back! For one jazz-filled night Fort Mifflin’s historic casemates transform into a 1920’s speakeasy! Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society provide the live, authentic soundtrack and the Old City Sweethearts showcase the hottest dance moves. Enjoy Casemate Cinema, tarot readings and ou...
Saturday, April 28 2018
7:00 PM
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11:59 PM
School of the Musketeer
School of the Musketeer
Philadelphia, PA
Our good friends from the Kingdom of Lucerne invite visitors to step WAY back in time and observe their training and education weekend featuring 17th century living history and demonstrations of heritage skills and trades. Workshops are for registered participants but all visitors may observe the...
Sat, Apr 21 2018
10:00 AM
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Sun, Apr 22 2018
4:00 PM
