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Fort Dupont and the Port Penn Interpretive Center
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Fort DuPont
While you are in the Delaware City area, take the time to
visit nearby Fort DuPont State Park. Named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis
du Pont, the Fort was actively used as a military base from the Civil
War through World War II. Following World War II, the Fort was turned
over to the State of Delaware and has been used for various purposes,
including the Governor Bacon Health Center. Portions of the land were
dedicated as a State Park in 1992.
Fort DuPont is located just south of Delaware City off Route
9. The park features 322 acres along the scenic Delaware River and the
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Open year-round, the park provides opportunities
for passive recreation including picnicking, fishing, and hiking. A self-guided
trail is available for visitors to explore the site's rich historic past.
For those interested in more active recreation, the park provides both
tennis and basketball courts.
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Port Penn Interpretive Center
Another attraction in the area is the Port Penn Interpretive
Center, located on Route 9 about four miles south of Delaware City. The
Center offers displays and programs which explain the folk life of the
historic wetland communities along the shores of the Delaware. Self-guided
walking tours are available featuring the historic homes of Port Penn,
as well as the scenic marshlands surrounding the town.
Find out what's going on at the Port Penn Interpretive Center
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