Fort Miles Historic Area at Cape Henlopen State Park

Fort Miles Historic Area at Cape Henlopen State Park is open daily from 8am to sunset, even in the winter. This state park is in Lewes, Delaware. Fort Miles is a remnant of World War II. It was built as an observation tower, when it was expected the USA would be attacked. The Delaware River and Atlantic Ocean meet near Cape Henlopen State Park, which also made it a maritime location. It was thought that defenses would need to be built up in the event that Germany managed to spread to the USA shores. Heavy guns, searchlights, and mine fields were placed at Fort Miles. Even long range missiles were brought to the area towards the end of the war.

In 1958, Fort Miles was no longer considered an important defense location. By 1964, roughly 543 acres plus Fort Miles were placed in the state park system. Fort Miles was also added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Fort Miles orientation building is open 10am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday from April 1st to October 30th. Between November 1st and March 30th the building is open 10am to 4pm Friday and Saturdays only.