Two girls with Junior Ranger Vests pose for a photo in Fort Christina.

Junior Ranger Day at Fort Christina

First State National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Sep 14, 2024 at 10:00 AM
  • Free
Travel back in time with our wool spinning demonstration and quill writing activity, almost as if you were at Fort Christina in 1638! See how technology evolved from a quill to a pen and wool spinning to automated machines. The Park Rangers will be performing Junior Ranger swearing in ceremonies and handing out Junior Ranger badges all day. 
 
The address for the event is 1110 East 7th Street Wilmington, DE 19801. The park begins closing at 3:45pm. Park admission is free with restrooms and free parking at the Copeland Maritime Center.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 39.737934, -75.538055

Schedule

Date:

Sep 14, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours and 45 minutes

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Tags: junior ranger activities, activities for kids, history, history of technology, educationalprograms