Fort
Mifflin
2000 Calendar of Events
Please note: Dates and times are subject to
change. Please call the Fort at the week
before the program to confirm, and/or visit the Fort's
official website at www.libertynet.org/ftmiflin.
April 16, 2000
Operation: Easter Egg - The annual Fort Mifflin Easter
Egg hunt is underway with treats and surprises for the
entire family. Hunts for adults as well as children. 1 -
3 pm
May 6, 2000
Clean Up Fort Mifflin Day - Volunteers gather early in
the morning and spend the day pruning bushes, painting,
sailing the moat and lots more! Continental breakfast and
lunch is provided. Call the office for details. 8:00 am -
1:00 pm
May 15, 2000
Fort Mifflin Gala Fundraiser - "Lower ye anchors,
mates. We're having a gourmet picnic and treasure hunt at
yon Fort!" Call the office for more information.
5:30 - 10:00 pm
June 3, 2000
Medieval Living History - A trip back to the Middle Ages.
11:00 - 4:00 pm
June 10, 11, 2000
Military and the Millenium - Explore the
evolution of the military machine with a look back over
periods of conflict during the past 3 centuries. Weapons
demonstrations, relic displays, living history
programming. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
June 18, 2000
Pop's & Patriot's - Fathers Day
Program-Annual Father's day program with lots of
surprises for the whole family. Musket drills, tours,
kids activities and some guest appearances by some very
special "Pop's and Patriot's". 11:00 pm - 4:00
pm
July 1, 2000
Welcome America! Freedom Blast - Come on down to
the river and celebrate America's birthday at the only
Fort in town! Join the revolution as British troups lay
siege to the Fort defended by some of the most determined
men the American revolt ever saw. Crafts, cooking
programs, and lots of great music make the day a great
opportunity for friends and family to learn and explore
the Fort's history. Children's games, medical programs,
talks on the strategic and military importance of the
Fort and lots, lots more. Admission is free, parking is
at the Philadelphia Airport ($5) with free shuttle
service to the Fort. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
September 23-24, 2000
Boy Scout Weekend - Get the troops together and come on
down to our annual overnight campout. Reservations are a
must.
Call the office at .
October 7, 8, 2000
Civil War Garrison Days - During the Civil War Fort
Mifflin was garrisoned and prepared to protect the City
of Philadelphia from Confederate attack. The Fort was
also a prison for both Confederate prisoners of war and
Union political prisoners. This weekend the Mifflin Gaurd
outfit the Fort as it would have looked in 1863 and
presents a wide variety of living history programs from
weapons demonstrations and sick call to a fashion show
for the ladies and a look at the Sanitary Commission, a
forerunner to today's Red Cross. A small skirmish will be
held at approximately 2:30 pm each afternoon. Artillery
demonstrations throughout the day with tours, lectures,
and music. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm each day
October 14, 2000
World War II - A British Perspective-During World War II
Fort Mifflin was an ammunition depot. Daily ships were
loaded with munitions and then sailed to the European
theatre. This weekend commemorates the valor of America's
ally - England and the tremendous sacrifice made by her
men at arms in defending their homeland. 11:00 am - 4:00
pm
October 20: 7:00 - 12:00
October 21: 7:00 - 1:00
October 22: 7:00 - 10:00
October 27: 7:00 - 1:00
October 28: 7:00 - 1:00
October 29: 4:00 - 9:00
October 31: 7:00 - 11:00
Fort Mifflin Family Fright Fest - Did you ever wonder if
the dungeons are haunted? And why does the Blacksmith's
doorall by itself? Have you ever heard the
Screaming Woman? These and many other hysterical and
historical questions are answered during out annual
Halloween event. Just enough to give you a little fright
this program is a big hit with kids of all ages and even
their grandparents. Meet the surgeon and his
"friends," catch a glimpse of the faceless man
and walk the halls where "there is no way out."
Food will be available for sale, children's activities
and "spooky" suprises! Special event pricing.
November 4 - 5, 2000
World War II Living History Programming - November 4 -
11:00 am - 3:30 pm & November 5 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
November 11, 12, 2000
The Siege of Fort Mifflin: A Revolutionary War
Reenactment and Living History. In November of 1777 the
future looked bleak for the fledgling United States. The
British were garrisoned in the nation's capital city,
Philadelphia, and their much needed supplies were on the
ships headed up the Delaware River. If the supplies
reached them before winter came, Howe's army would go out
to meet and destroy the remains of Washington's tattered
troops. Only one thing stood between those supply ships
and the British army - Fort Mifflin. The little Fort
would withstand 5 weeks of bombardment and "hold to
the last extremity". This event commemorates that
brave and determined action and the 250 men who gave
their lives that cold and icy November. Living history,
battle reenactments, and a commemoration service Sunday
at 11:00 as well as music, demonstrations, and children's
activities. 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
December 2, 2000
The Twelfth Night: A Revolutionary Christmas - The
Founding Fathers - and Mothers - truly knew how to
celebrate Christmas. They sang and they danced, they
drank and they ate, and ate. The decorating was all
natural and the parties went on for 12 days! Fort Mifflin
brings the spirit of this holiday tradition to life as we
invite our visitors to join in the fun and make a holiday
memory different from all the rest. A very special
colonial dinner will be served in the Mess Hall - by
reservation only and at an additional cost Regular
admission of the "Twelfth Night" festivites.
Appropriate for the entire family. 5:00 - 11:00 pm .
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updated February 20th, 2000
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