Fort Miles was built in the early days of World War II as a vital coastal defense base to deter German attacks on key U.S. infrastructure and ports, including Philadelphia and Wilmington. In the Cold War, it was home to a top-secret Navy listening post.

Fort Miles has earned its place in U.S. history, and Fort Miles Museum is dedicated to telling its stories.

Our supporting partners, Fort Miles Historical Association and Delaware State Parks, have transformed a 15,000 square foot bunker into a museum portraying the amazing history of this unique Delaware landmark. The Fort Miles Development Plan will build upon this accomplishment.

In 2021, a new nonprofit corporation was formed. The Board of this 501(c)3 corporation, Fort Miles Museum and Historical Area, Inc. doing business as Fort Miles Museum, will guide the planned expansion of the Museum and its exhibits through implementation of the Fort Miles Development Plan.