Fort Delaware was constructed 1859 and has a history of protecting the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia during the Civil war and Spanish American War. However, the Fort is really known for its horrific history as a prison during the Civil War. With nearly 13,000 soldiers kept in overcrowded wooden barracks, the conditions at Fort Delaware were appalling.

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Tickets for the paranormal investigations at Fort Delaware can be purchased here. They do sell out quickly, so if you’re looking for the spookiest experience in Delaware this fall, get your ticket now.

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