DELAWARE: THE DIAMOND STATE
BY CLAY LARROY
If
you're looking to get away from it all with a trip away from home, don't forget
to travel smart. Regardless of whether you are
traveling to a nearby location for the weekend or taking a week-long
destination vacation, you are always going to benefit from some tips and ideas
on how to make the whole process, more fun and less stressful. Take time each
day to alleviate stress while traveling or vacationing and you will thank
yourself for it when you get back home. When
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The
article below offers a captivating perception on Delaware.
Delaware
State Parks - Historic 2 of 2
Delaware
state parks have many different parks which cater to all tourists. There is a
total of four state parks and one historical area which gives tourist a great
coverage of Delaware's history.
In
our first article we reviewed Bellevue State Park and First State Heritage
Park. The next state parks will give you more information on the historical
state parks in Delaware.
Fort DuPont
State Park
Fort
DuPont offers a scenic view of Chesapeake and Delaware Canal along with the
Delaware River. You will find that the park is open all year round and offers
an historic trial for visitors.
This
Delaware state park was named after Rear Admiral Samuel Francis DuPont. From
the Civil War until World War II the fort was used as a military base. At one
time the fort was used as a health center among other various purposes.
Fort Delaware
State Park
If
you are into the Civil War era, then you will love Fort Delaware State Park.
This
park is actually on the Nation Register of Historic Places. This is because
there is a Union Fortress which dates back to around 1859.
The
fortress original purpose was to be used for protection of the Wilmington and
Philadelphia shipping ports. But as time went on, it was turned into a prison
for Confederate prisoners of war.
The
fortress was turned into a state park in 1947. But to access this park you must
take a ferry ride from Delaware City, Delaware to Pea Patch Island.
The
island has artifacts, hands - on enjoyment, and reenactors to make your whole
experience seem as if you're actually back in 1859.
Fort
Miles Historical Area
This
fort is not actually a park but is located within Cape Henlopen State Park.
Fort
Miles had an important role in the nation's coastal defense. During World War
II there were heavy guns, observation tower, searchlights, and mine fields
which provided a defense for Wilmington, Philadelphia, and other strategic
areas.
If
you're interested in learning more about the Delaware Shore and World War II
then Fort Miles Historical Area will give you a good starting point.
Fort
Delaware and Fort DuPont are actually located not far from each other. Both
forts are located in Delaware City, Delaware. You will find that you would
experience a full day between both forts learning about Delaware historical
past.
In
our first article we reviewed Bellevue State Park and First State Heritage
Park. The next state parks will give you more information on the historical
state parks in Delaware.
REFERENCE SITES:
“Delaware: a state that has three counties when the
tide is out, and two when it is in.
John James Ingalls
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