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Darkest Before the Light: Fort Massachusetts Candlelight Tours

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Special Event
  • Oct 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Fees apply

Register

Your ferry ticket is your reservation.

Gulf Islands National Seashore in partnership with Ship Island Excursions will host a special program, Darkest Before the Light: Fort Massachusetts Candlelight Tours Friday, Oct. 9. 

Join us for a special evening program where you and your group will be guided by candlelight through the arches of historic Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island. The ferry will depart promptly at 5 p.m. and return at 10 p.m.

You will receive instructions prior to arrival via email.

More information

Fees

Cost to ride the ferry.

Location

Ship Island Excursion Gulfport Mississippi 1040 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501

Latitude and Longitude 30.356780, -89.095322

Schedule

Date:

Oct 9, 2026

Time:

5:00 PM

Duration:

5 hours

Arrive before 5 p.m. to check into the boat.

Event Type

  • Boat Cruise
  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Guided Tour
  • Living History
Tags: evening program, dark, fort, no phones, stories, history