The Newsletter of the Fort Mifflin Historic Preservation Group

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FORT MIFFLIN EVENTS:

 Please note!  These dates and times are subject to change.  Always confirm details with the event organizers listed.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th, 5PM: 

THE FORT MIFFLIN HISTORIC PRESERVATION GROUP MEETING

in the Fort Hospital.

GET INVOLVED!  Bring your ideas.  All are welcome to join us.  The more the merrier!  We will be finalizing details for the following October events: 

The Historic Nights of Fright

and

The East Coast Paranormal Investigators Conference (ECPIC). 

If you are a budding thespian, a curious seeker of knowledge, or just looking to have some fun while supporting a good cause, this is the place for you!  Come on down and see how you can put your talents to work.  See below for event details.

Admission:
FREE!  Just bring your ideas and enthusiasm!

Info: Call Lorraine Irby at (215) 685-4167 - Main Office

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th, 10 AM  to  5 PM  and 
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 10 AM-3 PM:

HISTORIC SOLDIERS WEEKEND!
 
Take a walk through history and witness the life of a soldier, from the French and Indian War through the Vietnam War!  Encampments, re-enactments, equipment demonstrations, speakers, entertainment and more!
Admission:
Adults $6
Veterans with ID $3
Children 6- 12 yrs.  $3 ,  5 yrs and younger FREE!

For more information call the main office of Fort Mifflin on the Delaware at  (215) 685-4167 or go to www.historicsoldiersweekend.com


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 10 AM - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th and
SUNDAY OCTOBER 11th, 5 PM - MONDAY OCTOBER 12, 5 PM:

EAST COAST PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS CONFERENCE and
24-HOUR PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION


 
The East Coast Paranormal Investigators Conference will be held at Fort Mifflin on the Delaware from 10 AM Saturday October 10th - 5 PM Sunday October 11th 2009. All proceeds of this event benefit the preservation, restoration, interpretation and education programs at Fort Mifflin a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. 

Fort Mifflin on the Delaware has consistently opened it gates to support the paranormal community.  This event is our community's chance to pay-back that support.  The event will be a showcase to the public of paranormal investigators, using real science in the study of their fields and the results they obtain.  Come to the conference and meet with our area's finest paranormal investigators and have a chance to ask all the questions you ever wanted to ask about the paranormal!

Go to   http://www.ecpic.org  for more info. 

General Fort/Event Halls Admission: $6/person/day open to the general public from Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM. 
Conference Admission:  $20 day /$40 weekend (includes General Fort/ Event Halls Admission).  Open only to registered conference participants:  Programming about, ADC, Haunts, NDE, Angels, OBE, Sensitive Abilities, Demonology, UFO's, and many others will be presented by field and laboratory investigators. 

•  14 Hours of Programming open to registered conference participants Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM - 5:30 PM on the hour. 

•  Panels open to all Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM - 5:30 PM on the hour. 

Supporting groups attending invited to be panelists for discussion on various paranormal topics.

•  Paranormal 101 Table open to all.  Presented by the supporting groups each day.

•  Fort Tours  open to all  Saturday & Sunday, 11 AM and 2 PM.  Given by interpretive guides in Revolutionary or Civil War Uniforms

•  Fundraiser Dinner Banquet open to all Saturday Night.
Contributors and registered participants in the casements:  $25/person add. (tax ded. contribution).   Non-registered participants:  $35/person.


•  Overnight 12-Hour Paranormal Investigation open to all!  Saturday, 8 PM - 8 AM Sunday.  Lead and hosted by OFMPIS. 
Paid conference attendees additional fee:  $70/person.  Non-registered participants fee:  $90/person.  LIMITED TO 45 PEOPLE.  MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY!!   

•  24-Hour Paranormal Investigation open to all!  (The only one for the 2009 Season!)
Sunday, 5 PM - 5 PM Monday.    Lead by John Sabol  & hosted by OFMPIS.
Registered participants:  $90/person additional tax deductible contribution. 
Non-registered participants fee:  $110/ person.
LIMITED TO 45 PEOPLE TOTAL SO BOOK NOW!!

Participate in the global unveiling taking place at Fort Mifflin! 

SELECT NIGHTS IN OCTOBER :

  •  THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 1st & 8th
   •  FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 16th & 29th
   •  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24th!

HISTORIC NIGHTS OF FRIGHT!

"History's Mysteries!" Come Alive!

Beware!  The ghosts of Fort Mifflin are coming out to greet you!  Will you hear the screaming lady?  Perhaps, you'll bear witness to the many soldiers and inhabitants who met their tragic deaths within the fort grounds.  Whoooo knows what you might encounter during your guided adventure?  

Ghostly stories, freaky gifts & frightening food!
Admission:  Adults $18/person
Children $15 (must be accompanied by an adult)
(payable to Fort Mifflin)  Group Rates Available
Info/Registration: Call Lorraine Irby at (215) 685-4167  at Fort Mifflin's  Main Office

 

HALLOWEEN!  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st, 6 PM to 12 Midnight:

MASQUERADE BALL & MIDNIGHT WEDDING!

Halloween Costume Contest!  Winners win a private 2-hour paranormal investigation to take plaee from 1 - 3 AM.
Come join a most unusual party at one of America's most haunted locations!  Witness the thinning of the veil between the two worlds at midnight.  Refreshments, music, contests, and prizes (TBA).  100 % of the profits go to Fort Mifflin on the Delaware.
Tickets:  Pre-purchase by Oct. 15th - $25/person
                Pre-purchase by Oct. 30th - $50/person
                At the Door - $75/person
               (Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Alcohol is not permitted.)
Info/Registration:  Call Lorraine Irby at (215) 685-4167  or go to Fort Mifflin's  Main Office

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