Fort Miles Historical Area - Lewes, Delaware

JUAN ANTONIO MARTINEZ ORTIZ

Es un hermoso lugar para visitar y conocer sobre la historia de nuestros soldados

E Z

A spontaneous stop at Fort Miles turned into a fascinating history lesson! We were surprised to learn about the critical role this location played in World War II, particularly its defense against German U-boats. It's a sobering reminder of how close the war came to the U.S. mainland.

The knowledgeable staff truly brought the history to life. They explained everything in detail, making even the lesser-known aspects of the war, like U-boat attacks off the U.S. coast and the tragic loss of life, come into focus. Their expertise really deepened our understanding of this period.

I was particularly surprised to learn that a piece of the USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor is on display here. It served as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the war. Seeing this artifact firsthand added a whole new layer of significance to the experience.

Fort Miles is a treasure trove for history lovers. With so much to learn and see, it's definitely worth a visit! From the strategic location to the stories of U-boat attacks and the USS Arizona memorial, this place offers a unique window into a sometimes forgotten part of World War II history.

Rhys Newcombe

Honestly I'm not quite sure the history of these barracks but it makes for a dope bike ride 🚴🏼
Hit this on a day that isn't too hot so you can bike for ~15 miles to fully enjoy the park / historical area.
You won't find the most picturesque features here but the ride and ocean views are fun

Morgan Baker

The Museum was closed Sundays, but the exterior was cool. There are buildings you can walk around, and several huge guns that are set around the grounds you can look at. Some scenic overlooks as well as informational plaques. It's great to walk around. Easy to park and the paths are easy to navigate. You can see cargo ships sailing into the bay, and even New Jersey across the water on a clear day.

Ktol 11

Had a wonderful behind the scenes tour of the fortifications. Aside from the main interest in weaponry,the support needed to run the location was included in the guided tour lectures. Our tour guide Sean went above and beyond to answer any questions. He made the whole tour even more interesting by asking us questions. As I told him he probably has one of the coolest jobs among his peers.

Alicia Armentani

This was such a surreal experience. Even if the museum is closed, you can still see a lot while walking around! It felt like being in a strange dream lol. I definitely recommend checking it out!

Doug Quaid

Amazing place to visit fire a real look at history here back during WW2. They have a 16" gun from the Mighty Mo there. My grandpa served on that ship during the Japanese surrender. To think he once looked at the very same gun when he was a kid in the Navy is amazing, or maybe they replace those things every ten years or so and it's a totally different one. Regardless, it is a great place to visit and the guides are very knowledgeable.

Walter Graham

Last time I was here was in the 90s when not much was here and they were still looking for guns. What a great job they did with the place. (and more going on)