Amelia ghost tours is exciting and the entire family will enjoy it. Jun 10, 2016 in early may, my journeys took me up to northern new york to the beautiful seaway trailthousand island region. Big island ghost tours guided paranormal tours on hawaii. For reservations amelia island ghost tours or historical walking tours call 9045480996. In 1859, fort delaware was constructed on pea patch island in the middle of.
Henry gale which sits in the delaware river, between delaware city, delaware and fort mott, new jersey. See all the paces that you can take a ghost tour in pa. Its now a state park but was a civil war pow camp and is supposedly the most haunted place in the state. Aug 16, 2016 fortification of pea patch island began as early as 1812, when the us army recognized the importance of the island in the delaware bay. My youngest daughter loves all the paranormal and ghost hunter shows and she loved this tour. Pea patch island is the location of fort delaware, which protected the ports of new castle, wilmington and philadelphia until world war ii.
Big island ghost tours photos big island ghost tours. Tours are conducted at night, either on foot or by trolley, and are led by knowledgeable and costumed guides who base their routes on the book, ghost stories of pennsylvania. Fort delaware state park delaware city all you need to. The state of delaware deeded pea patch island, located in the delaware river. Todays second location is the historic fort delaware on pea patch island. 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. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island in the middle of the delaware river between delaware city, delaware and fort mott, new jersey. Bring your camera or recorder and capture for yourself the sights and sounds you will experience.
Delaware state park and pea patch island nature preserve. Fort delaware state park isnt all about history though. Fort delaware, the union fortress dating back to 1859, once housed confederate prisoners of war. 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. Rhode islands best guide and map to ghost tours, ghost walks, hauntings, haunted history tours, and paranormal investigations halloween new england ri. Ghost tours in pa haunted pennsylvania ghost tours. Fort delaware, sitting on pea patch island in the middle of the delaware. It is on pea patch island in the delaware river, and is just a 8 minute boat ride.
Supposedly one of the most haunted or more correctly has a high amount of. 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. Clare was really into the stories and even made the skeptical in the group think twice about the ghosts. Home of madame pele, the kings trail, mystical menehunes and the feared night. The ferry travels more frequently to delaware city so i was able to take a ferry from pea patch island to delaware city for a quick bite to eat and some shopping before a return ferry ride to salem county. One museum visitor recalls his creepy encounter when taking the tour in 20 on. Listen to tales and stories that will delight you, make you sad, maybe weep and through it all, send shivers. The hotel also offers a ghost tour to introduce guests to the apparitions that. In 1794, the french military engineer pierre charles lenfant surveyed the island as an ideal location for a river defense fort. Pea patch island, as it was known to the locals, was a private hunting ground for dr. Pea patch island is a small island, approximately 1 mi 1. Watch ghost hunters season 4, episode fort delaware. 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. We read it at their school and every kid loved the story.
About 2,500 prisoners of war died there, and now countless stories of. It is a low, marshy island, located in new castle county, facing delaware city on the delaware shore, and finns point on the new jersey shore. Visitors will get a taste of the paranormal investigative experience with the help of the diamond state ghost investigators, a volunteer group leading the. Apr 17, 20 i have recently returned from norfolk island and could not resist the chance to pass on my experience. From hiking, camping, swimming, and fishing, to nature programs and touring historic sites, there is truly something for everyone at delaware state parks. The hawaiian islands, and especially the big island, are well known worldwide for their supernatural phenomena. Mar 15, 2020 fort delaware state park was a great history lesson and delaware city is a quaint riverfront community. A hiking trail and its observation platform provide opportunities for photography and nature study. During the civil war, over 2,500 people died in fort delaware a. Fort delaware is located on pea patch island and is a frequent spot for school field trips and historic tours.
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. Built on pea patch island, the fort served as a major prison for confederate prisoners during the civil war. Ghost hunters is an american paranormal reality television series. Here, costumed reenactors take you back to the summer of 1864. A halfmile ferry ride travels back to 1864 and forward into wildlife conservation. Tickets now on sale for paranormal adventures at fort delaware. Pea patch island, supposedly named when a ship carrying peas ran aground, is home to two wonders. Take the ferry ride from delaware city to the fort its very relaxing. Pea patch island is a small piece of land in the middle of the delaware river, just northeast of delaware city.
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. And the fact there is a pea patch island made the story even more fun to read. Paranormal investigations at fort delaware prove that it is. I thoroughly enjoyed wandering though the historic site and even wandered along a trail on the island.
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. Fort delaware is built on pea patch island by the u. Our tours have been rated as one of the best by many. Join the diamond state ghost investigators and park staff for a threehour recreational paranormal investigation. Island and learn about the rich history that is filled with legends passed down through the years. The fortifications took many forms at first and all failed. It took almost more than ten years to complete the construction. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the stories of this fort are. Mill hollow cemetery was included in last years historic ghost tour.
Jun 27, 2008 today my family and i toured fort delaware on pea patch island in delaware. Enjoy the natural diversity of delawares 17 state parks. It was originally built to protect the ports of wilmington and philadelphia. Areas of pea patch islands civil war fortress to be investigated. I met up with cam hoffberg, owner of thousand islands ghost tours on a warm, sunny morning in alexandria bay. Norfolk island tours ghost tour and dinner ghost tour. Tickets now on sale for pea patch paranormal adventures at fort delaware delaware city sept. It was made even more famous by having an episode of ghost hunters feature it. The team investigates fort delaware on pea patch island. Delaware city is a historic waterfront community that has rich history and great charm. Fort delaware and pea patch island south jersey trails. Thousand islands ghost tours, alexandria bay, new york. Rhode islands best guide and map to ghost tours, haunted. If you died on the pea patch island and they couldnt get you back to the.
There were also union and confederate remains moved from pea patch and buried at finns point, hogate said. Find a list of fun guided ghost tours in pennsylvania. In 1848, construction began on a fort that would not flop what is currently known as fort delaware. Dec 01, 2014 the hawaiian islands, and especially the big island, are well known worldwide for their supernatural phenomena. Pea patch island is a summer home to nine different species of herons, egrets, and ibis. Its a beautiful part of nature, and teeming with wildlife.
Jun 18, 2008 watch ghost hunters season 4, episode fort delaware. See a replica of pea patch island as it appeared in 1864 and artifacts from the island s past. Pea patch island is just like a summer home to nine different species of herons, ibis in the u. As i grew up i became interested in a different history of the fort, the paranormal. Visitors take a halfmile ferry ride from delaware city to pea patch island. Find available tours fort delaware state park park tour. Spooky 360 video of fort delaware paranormal tour 360 video. Fort delaware state park was a great history lesson and delaware city is a quaint riverfront community.
Help the blacksmith in the forge or work with the laundress, and see the 8inch columbiad cannon fire a live gunpowder charge. Paranormal investigations at fort delaware prove that it. Some of these new jersey ghost tours are offered year round, and some are just offered in the fall. Home of madame pele, the kings trail, mystical menehunes and. Tour detail fort delaware state park, paranormal adventure. Where to spot a ghost in every state readers digest. The remote marshes provide an outstanding habitat for one of the largest wading bird nesting areas on the east coast. Maybe its the fact that ive read many, many ghost stories from fort. From the very first step onto the island found myself relaxed, never before have i been on such a relaxing friendly holiday i would recommend to anyone who just wants to get away from everyday rat race. Fort delaware state park in delaware city delaware on. Participants witness and take part in actual investigations, using electronic magnetic field detectors, data recorders, and temperature sensorsthis tour leaves from delaware only.
Paranormal activity is captured almost nightly on camera. Since 1995, ghost tours of philadelphia has led daring souls to discover the truth of the citys most haunted locations. On the day i was there they had living actors who always stay in character, its a history buffs dream. A jitney provides transport from the island dock to the granite and brick fortress.
Her past is laced with the history of piracy, plunder and death. Tickets now on sale for pea patch paranormal adventures at fort delaware. If you died on the pea patch island and they couldnt get you back to. Jul 01, 2015 if you dont have cash in jersey we didnt, theyll take you all the way across to delaware city to pay, but its tricky with the timing, so better to come prepared.
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