Special Event

Event

Love on the Homefront: 1940's Dinner and Dance Party

First State National Historical Park

Fee:

Tickets are $90 per person, and your ticket includes your meal, musical entertainments, swing dance lessons, and a guided tour. There will be a ticketed cash bar serving throughout the evening as well.

Location:

Fort Miles Historic Area 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr, Lewes, DE 19958 Accessibility This event takes place in a WWII-era fortification a short remove away from the parking area. Transportation is provided upon arrival and can be requested at the time of departure.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Time:

4:30 PM

Duration:

4 hours and 30 minutes

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Partner Program

Description

Swing back to the 1940s with this exclusive Valentine¿s Day Sweetheart Dance, proudly presented by First State Heritage Park and the Fort Miles Museum. We invite you to dress in your best and do up your Victory Rolls to join us for a romantic time-traveling evening to 1942! Featuring a themed dinner, period music, and swing dance lessons to help you cut a rug, this will be an evening you and your partner won¿t soon forget. Buy your tickets, grab that special someone, and enjoy a night away! This special event fundraiser takes place in the historic venue of Battery 519, constructed to defend Delaware's coasts during World War II. 

To make a reservation visit: Tour Detail - Cape Henlopen State Park, Love on the Homefront: 1940's Dinner and Dance Party , Delaware - Delaware State parks (reserveamerica.com)

Reservation or Registration: Yes