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.
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.
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