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- Fort Mifflin relies heavily on its garrison of loyal supporters to keep our gates open and to fund future restoration work like the recently completed roof work.
- Fort Mifflin, originally called Fort Island Battery and also known as Mud Island Fort, was commissioned in 1771 and sits on Mud Island (or Deep Water Island)...
- We learned that Fort Mifflin was one of the only intact Revolutionary War battlefields and the only fort in Philadelphia.
- Fort Mifflin Fort Mifflin Road Philadelphia, PA 19153 Phone: 215-685-4167 - Main Office & Information Fax: 215-685-4166. The British started to build this historic...
- Howe was held at Fort Mifflin from January 1864 until April 1864 when he was transferred to Eastern State Penitentiary, after being placed in solitary confinement in...
- In 1970, Fort Mifflin was listed in the National Register of Historic Places and designated a National Historic Landmark.
- Fort Mifflin, which is open to visitors from March through December, offers tours that focus on a Revolutionary War battle and the site’s strategic location in the...
- Did you know that during the 6 day siege at Fort Mifflin the 400 American’s inside the fort had only 10 cannon to defend against the British with 2000 troops...
- Fort Mifflin’s west sallyport is a gateway near the water where the British ships tried to blast their way into the fort during the siege.
- Built by the British in 1771 to protect the wealthy colonial city of Philadelphia, Fort Mifflin was in American hands when the seeds of revolution took root.
Fort Mifflin
Форт в Пенсильвании
Краткая информация
Первоначально называвшийся батареей Форт-Айленд, а также известный как Форт Мад-Айленд, был введен в эксплуатацию в 1771 году и расположен на острове Мад на реке Делавэр ниже Филадельфии, штат Пенсильвания, недалеко от международного аэропорта Филадельфии.
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- Дата постройки:1771 год