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
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
