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
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 24 2018
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
The Great War Remembered
The Great War Remembered
Philadelphia, PA
Visit with the armies of the Allied and Central Powers and explore the Battle of Verdun with the French and German troops in the Casemates. Scavenger hunt, guided tours focusing on the Fort as a domestic defense site.
Saturday, March 3 2018
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
World War II - The Battle of Schmidt
World War II - The Battle of Schmidt
Philadelphia, PA
Explore the Western Front of World War II and visit with Axis and Allied armies. Two exciting battles, living history, vintage gear, live medical demonstrations on “wounded” soldiers at the Red Cross Field Hospital, weapons and vehicles. 10 AM- 4 PM Tickets range from $6-$10. Active Military and...
Saturday, December 2 2017
10:00 AM
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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, allowi...
Friday, November 24 2017
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Siege Weekend
Siege Weekend
Philadelphia, PA
Experience the battle that defined the Fort at our annual flagship event! Four full scripted battles tell the story of the greatest bombardment of the Revolutionary War. Guided tours, living history activities and demonstrations, musket drills, weapons demonstrations and so much more! Saturday a...
Sat, Nov 11 2017
10:00 AM
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Sun, Nov 12 2017
4:00 PM
An Evening with Jefferson and Lafayette
An Evening with Jefferson and Lafayette
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for a special evening with Thomas Jefferson (Steve Edenbo) and the Marquis de Lafayette (Benjamin Goldman) as they discuss the importance of the French Alliance with the newly formed United States of America during the War for Independence. This program commemorates the Washington-Rochamb...
Saturday, November 4 2017
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Sleep with the Ghosts - SOLD OUT!
Sleep with the Ghosts - SOLD OUT!
Philadelphia, PA
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Spend the night if you dare! Actual sleep is optional during our overnight paranormal investigation with the team from Old City Paranormal, where you get to explore the buildings, myths and legends behind the Fort’s permanent residents! Coffee and light refreshments prov...
Sat, Oct 28 2017
7:00 PM
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Sun, Oct 29 2017
8:00 AM
