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Darkest Before the Light: Fort Massachusetts Candlelight Tours

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Special Event
  • Oct 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  • Fees apply

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. 17.  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

Latitude and Longitude 30.356780, -89.095322

Schedule

Date:

Oct 17, 2025

Time:

5:00 PM

Duration:

5 hours

Arrive before 5 to check into the boat.

Event Type

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