Airplane Day
Airplane Day
Philadelphia, PA
Why did they build the Fort so close to the airport?!? So you can watch the planes land! Make your own FPG-9 (Foam Plate Glider) and test it out! Listen to the pilots communicate with the control tower and explore all the photo "sweet spots" with your Spotters Guide. Tickets range from $6 to $10...
Saturday, June 10 2017
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
The Mud Island Speakeasy
The Mud Island Speakeasy
Philadelphia, PA
Our popular Prohibition-themed fundraiser is back for one jazz-filled night! We convert the Fort's historic Casemates (bombproof shelters) into a candlelit 1920s speakeasy! Enjoy the authentic period sounds of the era featuring Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society. Enjoy the movies of the silent ...
Saturday, April 29 2017
7:00 PM
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11:59 PM
School of the Musketeer - Kingdom of Lucerne
School of the Musketeer - Kingdom of Lucerne
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 22 2017
10:00 AM
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Sun, Apr 23 2017
4:00 PM
The Great Escape
The Great Escape
Philadelphia, PA
For one day Fort Mifflin will become "Fort Schlamm Insel" (Fort Mud Island) on the banks of the river Warter in Posen Prussia (Poland today). Come see the allied prisoners continue their war behind bars as they plan escapes, disrupt the German war machine and play cat and mouse games with their g...
Saturday, March 25 2017
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
The Great War Remembered
The Great War Remembered
Philadelphia, PA
Meet the soldiers and civilians of the Great War! Visit with the armies of Allied and Central powers with a commemoration of the Battle of Verdun. Scavenger hunt, guided tours focusing on the Fort as a US military domestic defense site. 10am to 4pm Ticket Prices range from $6.00 to $10.00. Activ...
Saturday, March 4 2017
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
World War II Saturday - The Battle for Schmidt
World War II Saturday - The Battle for Schmidt
Philadelphia, PA
March back in time to winter 1945 as Fort Mifflin becomes the town of Schmidt, in the southern portion of the Hurtgen Forest. The Battle of the Hurtgen Forest produced extraordinary casualties in both Axis and Allied armies but is often overshadowed by the following, and better known, Battle of ...
Sat, Dec 7 2013
10:00 AM
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Sat, Dec 3 2016
4:00 PM
Black Powder Friday
Black Powder Friday
Philadelphia, PA
Skip the mall and have a BLAST at Fort Mifflin the day after Thanksgiving! Spend the day exploring one of the only intact battlefields from the American Revolution and enjoy musket and cannon demonstrations! No long lines, no grumpy shoppers. Give thanks for the soldiers that fought here, allow...
Friday, November 25 2016
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Siege Weekend
Siege Weekend
Philadelphia, PA
The battle that defined the Fort comes to life at Fort Mifflin's flagship event! Revolutionary War Tactical Battle Reenactments twice daily (11 AM, 3 PM) PLUS Living History activities for the whole family, guided tours, "History Detective" Scavenger Hunt, Open Hearth Cooking demonstrations, woo...
Sat, Nov 10 2012
10:00 AM
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Sun, Nov 13 2016
4:00 PM
Sleep with the Ghosts
Sleep with the Ghosts
Philadelphia, PA
Part of A MUD ISLAND HALLOWEEN! Spend the night if you dare! Actual sleep is optional during our overnight paranormal investigation, where you get to explore the buildings, myths and legends behind the Fort’s permanent residents! Coffee and light refreshments provided for those who survive the n...
Sat, Oct 29 2016
7:00 PM
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Sun, Oct 30 2016
8:00 AM
Trick or Treat with the Ghosts
Trick or Treat with the Ghosts
Philadelphia, PA
Part of A MUD ISLAND HALLOWEEN! Some of Fort Mifflin’s most famous spirits comes out during the day for this kid friendly, treat-filled event. Hear some of the fort’s ghost stories while you trick or treat through the Fort’s buildings and casemates! Costumes HIGHLY encouraged! FREE with Fort Ad...
Saturday, October 29 2016
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
