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Fort Delaware, located on Pea Patch Island in the middle of the Delaware River, is a
Union fortress dating back to 1859. This fort was originally built to protect the
ports of Philadelphia and Wilmington. It's most noted use was as a prison for
Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. Today it is a State park open to the
public. The fort has undergone a 20 million dollar restoration and is staffed by
historians and history students who dress and act in the era of the Civil War. Living
history exhibitions and tours are given daily. Reenactments with participation
reenactors from regional historical groups take place on many week-ends during the
summer season. Ghost tours are offered on select evenings during the spring,
summer and fall. These tours include enactments and story telling by a famous area
story teller. You are invited to tour the fort and explore the ramparts, soldiers'
quarters, parade grounds, gun emplacements and much more. Fort Delaware on
Pea Patch Island can be seen from most rooms at the Olde Canal Inn.

Pea Patch Island is more than a historical fort. It is also offers many natural
treasures. It is the home of many different species of herons, egrets and ibis. It is
the largest Atlantic Coast nesting ground north of Florida for wading birds.

Pea Patch Island is reached by ferry that departs from a dock on the waterfront in
Delaware City across the street from the Olde Canal Inn. The ferry also traverses
the river and dock at Fort Mott on the New Jersey side.

Named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis du Pont, this fort was actively used as a
military base from the Civil War through World War II. It was used as an active
fort and training facility for all or these wars. During WW II it was used to house
prisoners from Rommel's Africa Corps. The brick and frame buildings of the fort
remain to this day as does the parade ground, soldiers quarters, a movie theatre,
library, gymnasium and storage buildings. While the buildings are presently not
open to the public, the grounds are open and can easily be toured on foot or by car.

Fort Dupont State Park also contains 322 acres of natural beauty and wildlife.
There are also recreational opportunities that include picnicking, fishing, hiking,
tennis and basketball. The park also has a nature and educational center with
exhibits and meeting facilities. Meetings at this facility can be catered locally from
the kitchens of the Olde Canal Inn.

Fort Dupont and Fort Dupont State Park are within walking distance of Delaware
City.

Fort Mott is the third fort in a three fort system built in the mid 1800's for the
purpose of protecting Philadelphia and Wilmington from naval invasion. Fort
Delaware and Fort Dupont are the other two forts in the system. Fort Mott is
located on the eastern bank of the Delaware River in New jersey, across from
Delaware City, Fort Delaware and Fort Dupont. Today the ramparts and
embankments of the fort are open to the public. Surrounding the fort is a state
park that is open to the public.

Fort Mott can be reached by taking the ferry that goes to Fort Delaware.

The historical district of Delaware City is one of the largest in the State of
Delaware with more that 250 contributing buildings. A self guided walking tour
is available. The tour guide for this tour includes a map, and descriptions of the
historic properties as well as pictures and sketches. The guide is available
without charge at the Olde Canal Inn and at City Hall.

Currently the only accommodations in the historical district are the guest rooms
and suites at the Olde Canal Inn

Port Penn Interpretive Center is located in the quaint Village of Port Penn just
four miles south of Delaware City. The center offers displays and programs
explaining the folklife of the unique and historic wetland and historic
communities found along the shores of the Delaware River. Self-guided walking
tours feature historic home of Port Penn, as well as the scenic marshlands
surrounding the town.