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Special Event

Event

Junior Ranger Day at Fort Christina

First State National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours and 45 minutes

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Description

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.

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

Two girls with Junior Ranger Vests pose for a photo in Fort Christina.
Two girls with Junior Ranger Vests pose for a photo in Fort Christina.
People visit First State National Historical Park to receive a Junior Ranger badge.
NPS Photo
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