It is used to carry the visitors from pea patch island, which gets situated on the delaware river, to the delaware fort. On the day i was there they had living actors who always stay in character, its a history buffs dream. Henry gale which sits in the delaware river, between delaware city, delaware and fort mott, new jersey. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island and is a frequent spot for school field trips and historic tours.
Jul 01, 2015 fort delaware state park, located on pea patch island, was part of a chain of three forts that defended philadelphia for well over 100 years. During the american civil war, the union used fort delaware as a prison for confederate prisoners of war, political prisoners, federal convicts, and privateer officers. Tickets now on sale for pea patch paranormal adventures at fort delaware. Spooky 360 video of fort delaware paranormal tour youtube. Fort delaware state park, located on pea patch island, was part of a chain of three forts that defended philadelphia for well over 100 years. Join us saturday evenings, august through halloween. Founded in the early nineties by writer and researcher, mark nesbitt, the ghost of gettysburg candlelight walking tour is the original tour of americas most haunted ground. There is also a replica of pea patch island how it would have been back in 1864, and kids can also check out some artifacts from the island s past. Oct, 2015 waretown candlelight ghost tour a history lesson in the dark spaces are still available for the waretown historical societys tour through two local graveyards, which starts at dusk. Pea patch island, as it was known to the locals, was a private hunting ground for dr. Big island ghost tours is the only ghost tour company in hawaii with our own custom app, which is one of our most unique selling points. With no shortage of burial grounds, crumbling cemeteries, and mossy mausoleums to discover, our area features a bountiful selection of walking and trolley tours, storytellers, lanternled excursions and ghost hunting expeditions that will leave you shaking in your shoes. Its a beautiful part of nature, and teeming with wildlife. Maine paranormal and ghost tours halloween new england.
With no shortage of burial grounds, crumbling cemeteries, and mossy mausoleums to discover, our area features a bountiful selection of walking and trolley tours, storytellers, lanternled excursions and ghosthunting expeditions that will leave you shaking in your shoes. Hyde hall announces october ghost tours be prepared to be scared. Includes a visit to a 17th century pub haunted by a canine ghost. Overnight camping at fort delaware on the delaware rivers pea. Access to pea patch island and fort delaware is seasonal and provided by the three forts ferry which is a passenger ferry service no cars operated by the delaware river and bay authority. Construction of a star fort on pea patch island began sometime before.
Pea patch island is the location of fort delaware, which protected the ports of new castle, wilmington and philadelphia until world war ii. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island in the middle of the delaware river between delaware city, delaware and fort mott, new jersey. Spooky 360 video of fort delaware paranormal tour 360 video. A jitney provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick fortress. In the app, users can listen to hawaiian ghost stories, follow our social media pages, learn about and book a ghost tour or vortex retreat and check out over 50 island haunts on the custom haunts map.
Get tickets for the best ghost tours in williamsburg. Inmates had no beds or water to wash with, and were forced to sleep on cold stone floors among vermin. No doubt the most infamous haunted locale in iowa, this house was the site of the villisca axe murders in 1912 that ended in the unsolved deaths of 8 people, including children. If youre in for a real scare, going on a norfolk ghost tour of a true haunt is where youll find it this halloween. If youd like to share a story, please email me, mary popehandy. Smoking is not permitted on the island during the evening programs. From hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing, to nature programs and touring historic sites, there is truly something for everyone at delaware state parks. There is also a replica of pea patch island how it would have been back in 1864, and kids can also check out some artifacts from the islands past. Fort delaware, the union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed confederate prisoners of war. The hawaiian islands, and especially the big island, are well known worldwide for their supernatural phenomena.
Jersey shore ghost tours keyport enjoy lanternlit walking tours of this quaint shore town. Tour detail fort delaware state park, paranormal adventure. Waretown candlelight ghost tour a history lesson in the dark spaces are still available for the waretown historical societys tour through two local graveyards, which starts at dusk. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in paranormal investigations of the historic fort. Tours run rain or shine, and last approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Fort delaware is a former harbor defense facility, designed by chief engineer joseph gilbert. The ghosts of finns point national cemetery paranormal. Villisca ax murder house, villisca, iowa the most haunted house in america. If this is your first time here, we would like to extend our warmest welcome and invite you to take a tour of what our community has to offer. The ride is enjoyable which is enjoyed by the travellers, and while this boat rides, people came to know about the culture of delaware and their customers too. The first fortifications were built at the end of the war of 1812, and the bulk of the present fort was built before the civil war. Real haunts on long island your guide to real haunted. Find available tours fort delaware state park park tour.
Chester county ghost town among pennsylvanias spookiest. During the american civil war, the union used fort delaware as a prison for confederate prisoners of war, political prisoners, federal convicts, and. Smaller groups than the paranormal adventures, and you investigate more areas of the fort. All tours are possible to book as private, which can be taken at any date and any time. Fort delaware state park also does scheduled nighttime ghost tours and they even had a. Vehicular access to this area is closed to the public unless accompanied by refuge staff or volunteers. Pea island canoe tours launch from an area behind a locked gate.
The original gettysburg ghost tour in pennsylvania. Underrated tourist attractions in every state sedona. If youre in for a real scare, going on a harrisburg ghost tour of a true haunt is where youll find it this halloween. The true story of torontos island ghost april 30, 2015 by adam bunch they say that on some dark nights, as an eerie mist creeps over the toronto islands, you can still hear him moaning somewhere in the distance. Harrisburg ghost tours are often lead by experts, that can give you the history of the haunt site, as well as the legend and folklore of the ghosts who make their home. Built on pea patch island, the fort served as a major prison for confederate prisoners during the civil war. Seats are limited to 16 people, and bookings are on a first in, first served basis, so get in quickly to avoid disappointment. Big island ghost tours guided paranormal tours on hawaii. Fort delaware state park is a 288acre delaware state park on pea patch island in new castle county, delaware, in the united states. Join the diamond state ghost investigators and park staff for an extended fivehour including boat travel time paranormal investigation. Enjoy the natural diversity of delawares 17 state parks. The best ghost tours in williamsburg, williamsburg ghost tours is a top 10 ghost tour in america. Amelia island ghost tours 96215 light wind drive fernandina, fl 32034 9045480996. Tour detail fort delaware state park, pea patch extended.
The creepiest places in all 50 states travel channel. In 1794, the french military engineer pierre charles lenfant surveyed the island as an ideal location for a river defense fort. Hyde hall, believed to be haunted for over a century, offers a oneofakind opportunity for ghost enthusiasts during the halloween season. Fort delaware state park in delaware city delaware on. Ghosts, spirits, and apparitions are things you read about in ghost stories or watch in horror film, but to many people on long island, these forays into the paranormal are real. The tours are based on nesbitts ghost of gettysburg series of books stories from which you might have heard recounted on the history channel where costumed guides. Overnight camping at fort delaware on the delaware rivers pea patch island. Tours and special programs are available to visitors. Ghost tours in pa haunted pennsylvania ghost tours. Visitors will get a taste of the paranormal investigative experience with the help of the diamond state ghost investigators, a volunteer group leading the. Norfolk ghost tours are often lead by experts, that can give you the history of the haunt site, as well as the legend and folklore of the ghosts who make their home. I know it sounds weird, but even if you do not believe in ghosts the stories are still very interesting and make for a great ghost tour through the. Since i get a lot of spam, please be sure to write something in the subject line that references what the email is about. Fort delaware state park isnt all about history though.
The scifi channel investigation series ghost hunters conducted two cases. Until the contract has been completed, there is no public boating access to pamilico sound on pea island national wildlife refuge. Its now a state park but was a civil war pow camp and is supposedly the most haunted place in the state. At the core of each of our tours is a firm and solid grasp of new york citys vast and varied history. Paranormal ghost tour including the normallyclosed endicott. Set on pea patch island, fort delaware served as a union prison camp during the civil war, housing as many as 12,595 confederate prisoners of war at one time in reportedly dreadful conditions. Ghost tours, in conjunction with go see touring and pinetree tours, are proud to announce a very special tour offer to norfolk island for halloween. Waretown candlelight ghost tour a history lesson in. The true story of torontos island ghost spacing toronto. Fort delaware state park was a great history lesson and delaware city is a quaint riverfront community. The state of delaware deeded pea patch island, located in the. Big island ghost tours requires guests to follow safety rules as indicated by guides. Fort delaware state park delaware city all you need to.
Oct 18, 2001 pea patch island is a small piece of land in the middle of the delaware river, just northeast of delaware city. Fort delaware and pea patch island south jersey trails. Paranormal investigations october 3, 4 october 10, 11 october 17. Norfolk island tours ghost tour and dinner ghost tour listen to tales and stories that will delight you, make you sad, maybe weep and through it all, send shivers down your spine. Apr 30, 2015 the true story of torontos island ghost april 30, 2015 by adam bunch they say that on some dark nights, as an eerie mist creeps over the toronto islands, you can still hear him moaning somewhere in the distance.
Join the diamond state ghost investigators and park staff for a threehour recreational paranormal investigation. Rhode islands best guide and map to ghost tours, haunted. Pea patch island is a small piece of land in the middle of the delaware river, just northeast of delaware city. The cemetery was established at finns point in 1863 as a resting place for confederate prisoners of war who died while in captivity at fort delaware located on pea patch island just off the. It was originally built to protect the ports of wilmington and philadelphia. It was made even more famous by having an episode of ghost hunters feature it. Amelia island ghost tours 715 centre st behind pineland bank at 8th st, fernandina beach, florida 32034 rated 4. As i grew up i became interested in a different history of the fort, the paranormal.
Take the ferry ride from delaware city to the fort its very relaxing. Take a step back in time as your guide, dressed in period clothing, shares with you the history and mystery of keyport, nj. For your protection as well as ours, and to satisfy stringent insurance regulations, all guests are required to read and sign a release of liability form prior to beginning each tour. Home of madame pele, the kings trail, mystical menehunes and.
Mar 15, 2020 fort delaware state park was a great history lesson and delaware city is a quaint riverfront community. Tickets now on sale for paranormal adventures at fort delaware. Fort delaware is a former harbor defense facility, designed by chief engineer joseph gilbert totten and located on pea patch island in the delaware river. Participants witness and take part in actual investigations, using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and temperature sensorsthis tour leaves from delaware only. Orby staircase at independence hall in philadelphia haunted. Children laughing and crying, as well as telling each other to hide, footsteps, and. Delaware city is a historic waterfront community that has rich history and great charm. Oct 02, 2015 hyde hall announces october ghost tours be prepared to be scared.
Pea patch island hardcover january 1, 1975 by polly curren author. Brisbane ghost tours norfolk island halloween ghost tour. Rhode islands best guide and map to ghost tours, ghost walks, hauntings, haunted history tours, and paranormal investigations halloween new england ri. Sitting on the decidedly unmilitaristicsounding pea patch island, this sprawling fort was originally used by the union to hold captive confederate prisoners of war, political prisoners, and. Fort delaware pea patch island fort delaware state park, delaware city, delaware. I am the founder of the delaware city ghost hunters in 2011. A littleknown ghost town tucked away on an abandoned section of the schuylkill canal in chester county has been named on of the states spookiest locations. Jun 27, 2008 today my family and i toured fort delaware on pea patch island in delaware. Fort delaware is situated 0 feet east of pea patch island.
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