Fort Delaware - The Pea Patch Gazette

Fort Delaware has small newsletter that transcends time.  It is called The Pea Patch Gazette.  It has a logo for the paper and design of Fort Delawares arms in the upper left hand corner.  The issue today was for September 22.  On the back is a map of the fort.

 This fort was built in 1859 and held close to 33,000 Confederate POWs. It was active during Spanish American War, WWI, WWII.  But for its entire history, a shot was never fired in combat.

There was a planned riot during the Civil War by a Confederate Officer, but he was transferred before it could happen.

Much of the park staff is dressed in mid 1800 period costumes.  And remember Delaware was not a part of Pennsylvania, rather Pennsylvania was a part of Delaware!


https://destateparks.com/History/FortDelaware