Get a fascinating and unique look at what life was like at Fort Delaware during the 1860s.

Fort Delaware will come alive with re-enactors and historians dressed as they would have during the American Civil War. This event will feature prisoners being processed, prisoner mail call, and firing demonstrations with blank charges of various 19th century weapons. And many of the usual Fort Delaware events — the fort’s blacksmith, Civil War folk songs, watching musketry drills, and more — will be available as well.

Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for children, and $11 for those 62 and older, and active military. Children under two get in free. Most special programs at the park are free with Pea Patch island admission.

The Fort Delaware ticket office and ferry launch is located at 45 Clinton Street, in Delaware City.