Widely regarded as one of the most haunted sites in the country, national historic landmark fort mifflin invites visitors to explore the intersection of history and mystery with programs appealing to novice and experienced investigators as well as curious history lovers. With a massive cast of active sprits, fort mifflin has become a beacon for paranormal investigators who have captured compelling evidence that ranges anywhere from class a evps to fullbodied apparitions on camera, to pushy phantoms with a habit of making physical contact, and even the strange smell of baking bread lingering in the air. Mifflin township was one of the seven original townships, when the county was carved out of washington and westmoreland counties on december 16, 1788. A paranormal history, selletti press, chester, pa, 190 october 2008, isbn 061522847x. Commissioned in the year 1771 the fort was captured only 6 years after being built by british forces who heavily bombarded the fort before taking it during the american revolutionary war. Class trips to the fort are educational and memorable to students of.
She has appeared on several television and radio shows as a paranormal expert and psychic, including dead famous with chris fleming, haunted history, ghost stories, ghost hunters, a haunting, and paranormal survivor. Join us on june 6th 2020, 10am 5pm, at historic fort mifflin in philadelphia for the 2nd annual paranormal expo or paraconhere presented by haunted explorations events as a fundraiser for the fort. Located on mud island, just outside philadelphia, fort mifflin has played a role in. The site of fort mifflin, the great mud island along the entrance of the delaware river, was the natural barrier to protect early philadelphia from maritime attack.
It was named after the first elected governor of pennsylvania, governor thomas mifflin 17441800. During the american revolutionary war, the british army bombarded and captured the fort as part of their conquest. Join us while we dive into the haunting past of fort mifflin. The buzz about the fort was only intensified by sci fis hit show ghost hunters fourth season opener and their return in june 2008 for further investigation. Veterans appreciation day at the fort come out to experience the history and the mystery of the friends of the 1799 lazaretto interpretive m. Revolutionary war history, passionate sports fans, cheesesteaks, and rocky. This paranormal activity has caused shows like ghost hunters and ghost hunters. The visual paranormal investigations team spends two nights investigating claims of paranormal activity in. Like with her children, there is no cause of death listed, but based on the information available, the most plausible cause of death was yellow fever as we covered in the. Fort mifflin in philadelphia, pa virginia paranormal. The son died in 1802 the daughter died in 1803 of yellow fever. One spirit repeatedly cited is the faceless man, suspected my many to be the only man hanged there. Philadelphias historic fort mifflin, near philadelphia international airport, is believed by paranormal experts to be one of the most haunted places in the country.
Fort mifflin is a living landmark and one of the only intact revolutionary war battlefields. The books examines the stories of, the screaming lady, the faceless man, the desecrated. 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 on the delaware river below philadelphia, pennsylvania near philadelphia international. This is one historic location that should be in every history book, the battle fought here really did save america. Bombarded with a rain of cannon balls from british ships during the revolutionary war and uses. Recent research that was published by tony selletti in fort mifflin. Fox organized their annual horror reading, horror at the fort, with members of the pa chapter of the horror writers association, nick cato and new author, michael garrett, who sat in as foxs copilot for this episode. The name says it all, but behind the title hides a historical landmark that is rich in history and of course the paranormal.
She died on february 11, 1803 of yellow fever donahueirby 20. Oct 16, 2018 as part of our countdown to halloween 2018, horror authors t. Our programs include insights into the history of this great american fort. Anthony selletti and robyn mckinney todays very special episode of strange frequencies. If you love ghosts, the paranormal world and haunts this is the book for you.
The air grew chillier as i moved deeper into the mound. Soul sisters paranormal travels to philadelphia to investigate at fort mifflin. The first event was in 1778 when the wailing of women could be heard lamenting the loss of their men at the siege of fort mifflin, when no women were present. In 1970, fort mifflin was declared a national historical monument. Join us as we discuss our christmas party with nightfall paranormal and our paranormal and psychic fair for wolf hollow and the fort mifflin event mass paranormal 0 0. Authors from the pennsylvania chapter of the horror writers association, nick cato from new york, michael garrett and phil thomas read in casement 5 of fort mifflin, the most haunted spot in americas oldest haunted site. You see, many believe that fort mifflin s 183year history of attacks, prisoners, and executions have left their mark in more paranormal ways. This littleknown revolutionary war fort is supposedly haunted by the ghosts of its past. Mar 15, 2020 you see, many believe that fort mifflins 183year history of attacks, prisoners, and executions have left their mark in more paranormal ways. It is the site of the largest bombardment the north american continent has ever witnessed. Oct 17, 2012 philadelphias historic fort mifflin, near philadelphia international airport, is believed by paranormal experts to be one of the most haunted places in the country. Fort mifflin on the delaware hosts ghost walks and sleeping with the ghosts events on a monthly basis adding to public interest about the paranormal history of the fort. By applying for a vendor spot you are agreeing to the following rules.
Fort mifflin offers a variety of programs suited for school groups, paranormal enthusiasts, and scouting troupes in the philadelphia region. Fort mifflin of philadelphia is the first comprehensive illustrated history of one of the only remaining examples of the oldest harbor defense fortification system in the united states. Then the team travels north to virginia city, once a thriving metropolis with. Through the years, there have been numerous accounts of anomalous events associated with the area around fort mifflin. Fort mifflin is available for private paranormal investigations throughout the year. Fort mifflin disposal area in philadelphia county in pennsylvania. Elizabeth pratt herself died in 1803 also from yellow fever. Visiting fort mifflin in philadelphia for the past. Early in its history it was actually taken by the british for a short time as they captured philadelphia during the revolutionary war. It is the site of the greatest bombardment of the american revolution. The program shows a recently discovered august 2006 series of underground rooms near the wall of the fort, which they are calling casement 11. The event will be highlighting the history of the fort that saved america as well as its haunted history. The haunted history of fort mifflin, as told by their staff from the book fort mifflin a paranormal history.
To see the entire investigation video, please visit. Originally named as fort island battery, fort mifflin got commissioned in the year 1771 the fort sits on the mud island on the river delaware near to philadelphia international airport during the revolutionary war, the british army exploded and has captured the fort to be the part with the conquest of the philadelphia in autumn season 1771. There is only one word for fort mifflin during a siege reenactment. Certain dates may be blacked out due to booking or other programming events. First stop is the old mining town of goldfield, where jason, grant and the rest of the team investigate one of the most requested locations in ghost hunters history the goldfield hotel. Located on the scenic delaware river, fort mifflin. Sep 26, 2017 widely regarded as one of the most haunted sites in the country, national historic landmark fort mifflin invites visitors to explore the intersection of history and mystery with programs appealing to novice and experienced investigators as well as curious history lovers.
Join us on june 6th, 2020, 10am 5pm, at historic fort mifflin in philadelphia for the 3rd annual. Sleep with the ghosts fort mifflin on the delaware. Fort mifflin was built by the british in 1771 and destroyed by the british in 1777. Soulless by gail carriger, the shadow box by travis luedke, changeless by gail carriger, the native star by m.
In 1777, during the american revolution, a valiant fiveweek battle took place when the british navy attacked fort mifflin on mud island. Paranormal friday introduces novice ghost hunters to the long history of alleged. The best part is that you can feel safe about being your kids to this type of paranormal event. Its now a tourist attraction featuring guides in historical dress, and the site of many war reenactmentsbut not all of them seem to be by live actors. The paranormal buzz about the fort was only intensified by sci fis hit show ghost hunters fourth season opener and their return in june 2008 for further investigation. Discover fort mifflin in philadelphia, pennsylvania. In 1777, the british bombarded fort mifflin with a barrage of cannonballs. I have spent hundreds of hours studying fort mifflin in its historical context, and many more hundreds of hours of anomalous investigation at the fort. Originally commissioned in 1771, the fort is located on the delaware river, just below philadelphia.
Greetings, my name is anthony l selletti and i have been investigating the paranormal for thirtynine years and i have finished my book entitled fort mifflin. During the american revolutionary war, the british army bombarded and captured the fort as part of their conquest of philadelphia in autumn 1777. Fort mifflin in philadelphia, pennsylvania is reportedly on of the most haunted locations in america. In fact, fort mifflin is considered by many to be one of the most haunted spots in the city. Fort mifflin, originally called fort island battery and also known as mud island fort, was. Sometimes dubbed the fort that saved america, this site is one you probably didnt learn about in history class. The history channel recently aired a program that touched on fort mifflin.
Then the team travels north to virginia city, once a thriving metropolis with a population of over 30,000. Today the fort is a great place to take the family to see a part of our nations rich history. One spirit repeatedly cited is the faceless man, suspected my many to be the only man hanged there with a hood a union civil war deserter. Ghost tales from fort mifflin what are you afraid of. Upon our arrival to fort mifflin, we were amazed at the size and scope of the area that we were about to investigate. Light refreshments provided for those who survive the night. A paranormal history says the true story is that elizabeth pratts husband a us army sergeant and her infant son and daughter, elizabeth, lived in a shack inside the fort. The book is about the history of the paranormal activity that takes place in and around fort mifflin. Join us as we discuss our christmas party with nightfall paranormal and our paranormal and psychic fair for wolf hollow and the fort mifflin event notes this material may be protected by law title 17 u. Demonstrations, tours, sleepovers, and more are all available for your group. Oct 17, 2008 fort mifflin on the delaware hosts ghost walks and sleeping with the ghosts events on a monthly basis adding to public interest about the paranormal history of the fort. In 1986, a nonprofit organization known as fort mifflin on the delaware, was founded to serve as steward of the fort that saved america. Jun 03, 2014 our 2012 investigation of fort mifflin.
Fort mifflin philadelphia, pennsylvania atlas obscura. Commissioned in the year 1771 the fort was captured only 6 years after being built by british forces who heavily bombarded the fort before. As time progressed, it earned the name of mud island fort according to wikipedia. A paranormal history, selletti press, chester, pa, 190 october 2008, isbn 061522847x, 9780615228471 248 pages external links wikimedia commons has media related to fort mifflin. Ghosts of fort mifflin added 2 new photos to the album. Listed in the book of interments, in the fort mifflin archives, is the record of elizabeth pratts death.
If you like to ghost hunt, they offer many programs for all levels of experience. Admission is free for the day time history events and free for the evening paranormal programming and. Fort mifflin is an historic site steeped in not only american history, but paranormal activity. My ears were ringing as i hurried inside the ammunition mound, according to my assigned role. Today fort mifflin hosts guided tours, living history programs, and a wide variety of events, including group tours, education programs, historic reenactments, scout programs, and paranormal investigations. Over 300 american men were killed or wounded at the fort and a large portion of the fort was damaged during this 60day battle. In this guide, i will present you with the paranormal stories surrounding the haunted fort mifflin.
Haunted philadelphia and millions of other books are available for amazon. Sleeping quarters are dormatory style, or byo tent. Mifflin ghost hunters get spooked themselves philadelphia. The public and the paranormal community wants to learn more about the secret paranormal history of fort mifflin, and this is what the book fort mifflin. There are many events celebrated at the fort and it is a real affordable place to enjoy a couple hours of your time if you visit philadelphia. The great stone ramparts of fort mifflin protected the young nations capital of philadelphia against the siege ships of the british empire, which ironically enough had built the fort in the first place in 1772. She is actively involved in investigations as the director of tri county paranormal and is hard at work on several new book projects. Along with historical sites, philadelphia has distinguished itself by having plenty of spooky corners. In the early days, many referred to it as fort island battery. Caught on camera, which airs new episodes on the bio network on saturdays at 109c, is about alleged haunted locations and the ghostly stories associated with them. A paranormal history revealed that elizabeth pratt never lived in the area of the officers quarters, but was housed with the officers families on the grounds now occupied by the artillery shed. Actual sleep is optional during our annual overnight paranormal investigation, where you get to explore the buildings, myths and legends behind the fort s permanent residents. In 1962, fort mifflin was deeded back to the city of philadelphia.
Weve been at fort mifflin philadelphia, one of the oldest most haunted sites in america. We were met by fort representative, greg, who gave us insight into the history of the fort itself, as well as stories of the paranormal activity that others had experienced. Dec 23, 2019 correcting the haunted history of fort mifflin originally published october 20 the television show, my ghost story. A paranormal history, selletti press, chester, pa, 190 october 2008, isbn 061522847x, 9780615228471 248 pages external links edit wikimedia commons has media related to fort mifflin. Ghost hunters tour historic fort mifflin cbs philly. Just south of philadelphia stands a bastion of defense against naval attacks from the delaware river. To book a private investigation, please contact the main office via phone. This battle was the greatest sea battle of the revolutionary war. The day and a half john zaffis and i spent there, proved to be interesting for sure. 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 on the delaware river below philadelphia, pennsylvania near philadelphia international airport. A paranormal history, selletti press, chester, pa, 190 october 2008, isbn 061522847x, 9780615228471 248 pages external links edit.
Fort mifflin has been called many names throughout its history. Sitting on mud island on the delaware river, fort mifflin has certainly seen its fair share of troubles. The mound muffled the sound of canons a little bit. Fort mifflin is reputed to be extremely haunted, as attested to by staff, camping boy scout troops, everyday visitors and numerous paranormal researchers. Jan 19, 2018 join us while we dive into the haunting past of fort mifflin. Paranormal research society of new england fort mifflin. Fort mifflin paranormal expo, philadelphia, pennsylvania. It felt as if id entered a cavern, and the tiny hairs on the bac. During the american revolutionary war, the british army bombarded and captured the fort as part of their. Actual sleep is optional during our annual overnight paranormal investigation, where you get to explore the buildings, myths and legends behind the forts permanent residents. Old fort mifflin ghost stories and folklore of pennsylvania. And weve made a pilgrimage to one of the ghost capitals of the world, gettysburg to hang out with famed from the history and discovery channel american civil war ghost historian, mark nesbitt, author of many books and star storyteller of television. Correcting the haunted history of fort mifflin originally published october 20 the television show, my ghost story. Fort mifflins location has held strategic importance throughout its history.