Thank You To All Who Help!
Many Levels of Support
No event of this nature is without its dedicated supporters.
Over the years many businesses and people have given their support to this event.
The folks listed below have either been consistent or helped in a big way ion the past. All deserve our thanks for committing to help reserve a time period that is rapidly being forgotten.
It isn't always about the financial support. it is also about time and just plain helping..
Thank you each and every one of you!!
A quick word about typos:
I have several dyslexic Keyboards. And I don't see worth beans anymore. If you see a typos, help us please by contacting and letting us know!!
The Hooked Up Group
The Lee M Jennings Memorial Mess Hall
Over the years at Fort Miles we have had a mess hall for the public during our events.
This year, the founder of the Hooked Up group, Mr. Steve Hagan has offered to assists in catering to the visitors and guests.
The menu is being expanded to fresh pulled pork barbeque. Child friendly sizes will be available.
All Profits from the days servings will be donated to the Fort Miles Historic Association to help the HDDLHA bring out large vehicles to the event.
Catering Experience
The Hooked Up Group has a catering Department that has handled many an event such as this.
Ask Katie at the event for more information on their services.
We are grateful to have these folks with us
It takes a lot
The April event has at its core purpose to get the public to come out a learn about the best preserved Coastal Artillery fortification left in the United States
Remembering History
We, today, forget how our forebears lived and acted in a very challenging time.
During the WW2 times frame, people were afraid of being directly attacked. Life was different. Our April event highlights those folkses lives in many of its aspects.
Join us in the future
Our supporters do stay with us year after year. If you want to help keep the flow of unusual and large WW2 vehicles coming or want to join the reenacting group, please contact us.
Some of our many supporters
Hockers Deli
Over a many year, Gerald Hocker and his staff donated the cooking and prep of our dinner. We thank him for his many years of support.
Sussex County Council
Sussex County Council in 2022 gave a grant to the FMHA to assist in the funding need to get the M 18 here. We are most thankful for their commitment to bringing living history to the Fort.
Thank you to all!
With out these supporters we would not be able to have as good a program as we do.
Dr. Donald G Hattier
Dr Hattier has been serving the Beach Resorts since 1986. Dr Hattier has a strong interest in history and especially our very own Fort.
Dr Hattier retired in May of 2023 and has more time to devote to preserving this history. Being very clear however, this effort takes many people who donate their time and money to make this happen.
It really does take a large team to make all this happen.
Join these supporters for next year.
Go to the Contact area and let us know.
The Clayton Theater
The Clayton theater is a well known local single event movie theater. Built and operated since 1948, the Clayton runs ads for us before the showings. Thank you Joanne!
Delaware State Parks
Listed last but of prime importance, None of what we enjoy here at the Fort would be possible with the support of the State of Delaware through its parks program. Ms Kaitlyn Dykes is our new person and is working well with us.
Our presence gives life and dimension to their restoration. .
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Mountaire Farms
Mountairre Farms has donated the chicken for the Saturday evening dinner our re enactors enjoy. Thes folks have helped us keep the cost to our re enactors low.
Fort Miles Historic Association
Much of what you will be seeing and enjoying is from the efforts of the FMHA. The HDDLHA has worked with the FMHA over a long period of time. Our presence gives lif to their restoration.
Check out the gift shop when visiting.
Join Us 20 April 1000-1600 Hrs
All at Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park.
Sussex Central High School Media Students
Thank you to Dr Bradley Layfield, Jeff Gartman and the students in the Media Lab at SCHS. They created the 3-inch gun black powder training program.
This is a great partnership and benefits all.
This has been immensely helpful in getting our people qualified and updated over the last few years.
Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
Linda Price and her Wings and Wheels crew are helping with the advertising and increasing the reach .
Linda is also the executive Director of the Delaware Aviation Museum located at the Georgetown Airport.
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