The FMHA “Museum Happenings” is published monthly to keep you up-to-date on Happenings at the Fort Miles Museum.
Battery 519 Open House, Art Auction/Sale and Gift Shop Sale
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, 10AM – 2PM
- Museum – Battery 519 Open House
- Art Auction + 20% Discount Sale – Prints and Sketches
- Museum Gift Shop Sale Available to Veterans and Active Military Personnel – 20% Discount on all Merchandise
On Sunday, November 10th the Fort Miles Museum will be open for self-guided tours starting at 10 AM. FMHA docents will be on hand to discuss the Museum’s exhibits and World War II operations at Fort Miles. The tour admission fee is $5. To honor our military, veterans and active military personnel will receive free tour admission.
Also between 10 AM and 2 PM, the Fort Miles Art Gallery will be open to conduct a silent auction of Fort Miles related prints and original sketches. Featured will be works by Paul Rendel, who is internationally recognized for his paintings of USAF and other military aircraft. Works by Delaware artists Steve Burke and Teresa Rodriquez will also be featured.
In addition to the prints and sketches to be auctioned, works by the above artists as well as Howard Schroeder prints will also be available for purchase and discounted by 20%.
The Museum Gift Shop will be open with all merchandise offered at a 20% discount to veterans and active military personnel.
VJ Day Salute
On September 2nd, FMHA saluted Delaware’s 800 service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during World War II. Starting in 2018, 100 names were read and saluted with the ringing of a chime. 100 names were also read this year, with six additional readings to follow each September 2nd.
These Delaware servicemen and women were honored following a presentation of the colors by an American Legion Honor Guard from Post 28 in Millsboro and remarks from Dr. Gary Wray regarding the surrender of the Japanese Imperial Empire to Allied Forces, which took place aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945. The Fort Miles Artillery Park features a 16-inch artillery barrel that was the center barrel of one of the Missouri’s three turrets.
Delaware State Parks Battery 519 Tours and Lantern Tours of Fort Miles + Truckin’ Through History
In addition to the November 10th Open House, visitors wishing to see Battery 519 can also do so by joining scheduled tours conducted by Delaware State Parks’ interpretative guides. These tours are scheduled as shown below.
Discover Battery 519 Tours
- October 1st – October 19th: Wednesday – Saturday, 11 AM and 2 PM. Please note: 10/12 and 10/19: 11 AM only
- November 1st – November 23rd: Fridays and Saturdays, 11 AM and 2PM. Please note: No tours on 11/29 or 11/30
Discover Battery 519 tours are for ages 7 and up with a paying adult(s) ($5 per person). Pre-registration is required – please call 302-644-5007.
Lantern Tours of Fort Miles are scheduled as follows:
- October: Saturday, October 5th and October 19th at 6:30 PM
Lantern Tours are for ages 10 and older. Pre-registration is required – call 302-644-5007. Limit 30, $5 per person.
Truckin’ Through History
- October: Saturday, October 12th and October 19th, 2 PM
Take a ride on a historic WWII troop carrying truck and see some of the lesser known areas that comprised Fort Miles. Tickets are required and may be purchased the morning of the ride at the Fort Miles Orientation Building. Tours depart from the Biden Center. These rides are for age 7 and older, with an adult required to accompany each group. Groups are limited to 4 tickets. There is a maximum of 12 riders per trip. $8 per ticket – first come, first serve.
As additional tours are scheduled after October 19th, the above tour information will be updated on our website.
Other Events and Programs at Cape Henlopen State Park
There are many other events offered at Cape Henlopen State Park this fall. Pick-up a Delaware State Parks guide at the Park office or visit www.destateparks.com/Cape.
