Fort Delaware Society

Society's Headquarters,

Archives & Library

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The site last updated May 03, 2011

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The Society's Headquarters, Archives & Library are open to Society members and the general public Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, from October 1st through the end of April with all normal Federal and state holidays observed. During the tourist season when Fort Delaware State Park is open to the public (see Fort Delaware State Park website for details), the Society's Headquarters, Archives & Library are open by appointment only.

Please call the Society office ahead of time if you plan to visit our Archives & Library and are traveling any distance to get here, or have special scheduling needs of your own.

  Local, Regional & Long Distance: (302) 834-1630

Toll Free Outside Delaware: (888) 936-7833

(Please call before sending a FAX!)

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   Questions about (1) ferry scheduling and fees, (2) dates when Pea Patch Island and Fort Delaware are open to the public, and (3) living history programs, group tours, and special events should be directed to Fort Delaware State Park at (302) 834-7941. Visitors are encouraged to make reservations via the Fort Delaware State Park reservation system on line or by calling to ensure a seat on the Three Forts Ferry. If you are planning to travel any significant distance to visit Fort Delaware and Pea Patch Island, it is strongly recommended that you call ahead to verify that the State Park will be open.

For more information on visiting historic Fort Delaware, see Visit Fort Delaware on this website.

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Map and Travel Directions to the

Society Headquarters, Archives & Library

Directions

Follow Route 9 past traffic light at Clinton Street in Delaware City towards the Reedy Point Bridge over the C&D Canal. Bear right just past the Branch Canal bridge towards the Grass Dale Center. Take the first left underneath the Reedy Point Bridge approach ramp. Enter Fort DuPont State Park and continue straight ahead along Wilmington Avenue past Sussex Avenue. Turn left on Staff Lane.

Restored 1940 Quartermaster Building

at 33 Staff Lane in Fort DuPont State Park

now serves as the

Fort Delaware Society

Headquarters, Archives & Library