28 February 2023
There was a glitch in the web hoster. Hopefully we are all back on line.
So far registration is working well. Don't forget if you have a weapon or two to check the BGC portion below s well.
The event is getting closer all the time. We are updating. The background check info is new. Check that out below.
22 April is coming soon. We are pleased to announce the new registration and payment method through this website. We do want to thank everyone for working with us last year. Registration is still just $37.00 each person.
This includes all meals Friday evening through Sunday morning and all the coffee you can drink. Arrival is still possible as early as Thursday. Just email and let us know.
We are taking donations this year to the tank fund as well. These are currently not tax deductible, but we are working on it. Moving that many tons ain't cheap. The 903rd has been most generous over the years.
Our new registration form is modeled after the one the Reading event uses.
There are three links below. The first is for registration and payment via PayPal. The second is if you are going to send a check. Not everyone likes PayPal. But they made this really easy.
Background Check:
And lastly. For those bringing weapons. Parks wants extra information. In either of the above links, you were asked to check LEO/Mil/CCW or none. The state accepts the first three (Law Enforcement/Military/Concealed Carry Weapon licenses as ok proof and no background check is needed.
If you are none of those three, click the last link. State will run a basic check. No charge internal to the state of Delaware only. If you were checked last year, you are exempt from this year.
Stay safe and all be Blessed.
Donald G Hattier DC
MSGT NOCIC
1252 SCSU-QMC
Fort Miles Del
PS look to this website for a continuation of the original Fortmiles.org site. That information will be transferred to this one over the next few months. Remember we are all volunteers like yourself, and things do take time.
Payment by check, click below and then send the check to the address at the bottom of the registration form.
From the State Parks System:
To make this easier and quicker for you, we have made available a background investigation, at our (State)expense, by visiting the link below. We do NOT collect any confidential information from you- you provide the information requested on the link below.
Please make sure to enter your full Legal name as it appears on your Birth Certificate and/or Driver’s License.
If bringing a weapon, and not LEO/Mil/CCW please click on the below link:
Many of you have noticed over the years that we there have been many different examples of United States Heavy Armor at Fort Miles. These are generously loaned by Big Mike in PA and delivered band cared for by the kind folks at the 903rd Heavy automotive.
Fort Miles has had everything from DUKWs to a Stuart Kangaroo to an M18. This year we are anticipating a Sherman M4. The goal is to get a different piece every year.
For many years the costs were handled by Mike and the group. We are now looking at many thousands to get one of these beasties to our site.
Starting last year, the FMHDD group was able to get funding from the Sussex County Government, local businesses and of course the FMHA.
This year we are offering anyone else who wants to help out to add a few bucks to the pot. Currently this is not tax deductible, but that is in the works. Donations directly to the FMHA are deductible and the FMHA has graciously agreed to handle that for us.
There have been many changes in the Fort Miles structure since its inception almost 20 years ago. The Battery 519 is now an official museum and has its own website.
Currently the museum site is under development but more information can be gleaned from the Fort Miles Historic Association website.
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Poster for April 2022