Open Investigation Evening
Open Investigation Evening
Philadelphia, PA
Experience a paranormal investigation in one of the most haunted locations in the country! Bring your own equipment or just your cell phone flashlight & learn tips from experienced investigators who are on hand to assist newcomers. Enjoy exploring areas not open to the visiting public and learning …
Sat, Oct 9 2021
7:00 PM
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Sun, Oct 10 2021
12:00 AM
World's Largest Ghost Hunt
World's Largest Ghost Hunt
Philadelphia, PA
Join our friends and paranormal investigation hosts EVPNJ Paranormal Research as we celebrate an international day of paranormal investigations! Fort Mifflin becomes part of the 6th Annual World's Largest Ghost Hunt as the metaphysical center of this global event. Daytime activities include pop-up…
Sat, Sep 25 2021
12:00 PM
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Sun, Sep 26 2021
12:00 AM
"Hands On" Brewing with the Regimental Brewmeister
"Hands On" Brewing with the Regimental Brewmeister
Philadelphia, PA
Perhaps you are an accomplished homebrewer and you want to appreciate the challenges faced by brewers in the 18th Century who brewed good beer without all the instrumentation and modern equipment we rely on, perhaps you are a history buff and want to know just what beer tasted like in 1770, or perh…
Saturday, July 24 2021
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Hands On History
Hands On History
Philadelphia, PA
What did the army do when there was not a battle to be fought? They did chores - essential tasks to stay fed, healthy, warm and hydrated. Often called "fatigue duty" basic chores were handled by patrols, but some special skilled tasks were performed by tradesmen as part of a "trade fatigue." Soldie…
Saturday, July 24 2021
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Maritime-Line
Maritime-Line
Philadelphia, PA
Ahoy there! Come explore maritime history and characters with us! From the Golden Age of piracy into the 20th century this is your opportunity to meet history's sailors and marines and to explore the evolution of sail through the ages. Learn knot-tying and other nautical skills, discover the differ…
Saturday, August 7 2021
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Open Investigation Evening with Interstate Paranormal Investigations
Open Investigation Evening with Interstate Paranormal Investigations
Philadelphia, PA
Experience Fort Mifflin after dark at one of our most popular paranormal events! Experienced and novice paranormal investigators will enjoy special after-hours access (including areas not open to the general public!) to one of the most haunted sites in America! Bring your own equipment or just your…
Sat, Jul 24 2021
7:00 PM
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Sun, Jul 25 2021
12:00 AM
Art En Plein Air
Art En Plein Air
Philadelphia, PA
Art en plein air is about leaving the four walls of your studio (or home!) behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. The practice goes back for centuries but was truly made into an art form by the French Impressionists. Fort Mifflin, after its reconstruction and through its us…
Sunday, July 18 2021
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
WWII: Battle of Britain and Home Front Defenses
WWII: Battle of Britain and Home Front Defenses
Philadelphia, PA
Did you know that Americans supported our British allies before officially entering World War II? Discover American support during the Battle of Britain and the importance of the home front defense. Learn about the political climate in Europe in the early years of the war and discover the spirit of…
Saturday, September 18 2021
10:00 AM
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4:00 PM
Private Yankee Doodle Weekend
Private Yankee Doodle Weekend
Philadelphia, PA
Private Joseph Plumb Martin served at Fort Mifflin during the 1777 siege and recorded his experience in a memoir published under the title Private Yankee Doodle. Explore daily life in the garrison with the 4th CT Regiment and try your hand at some of the tasks of improving the Fort’s defenses incl…
Sat, Aug 21 2021
10:00 AM
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Sun, Aug 22 2021
4:00 PM
JEFFERSONIAN PICNIC: Continental Congress and the Olive Branch
JEFFERSONIAN PICNIC: Continental Congress and the Olive Branch
Philadelphia, PA
Our Jeffersonian Picnic Series invites you to explore some BIG IDEAS based on historic events or documents. BYO picnic and a few friends and enjoy an evening in the historic ambiance of Fort Mifflin. Explore the site, discuss the historic topic “on the menu” and enjoy musket and cannon demonstratio…
Sunday, July 4 2021
5:00 PM
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8:00 PM
