Save Fort Mifflin

Located on the scenic Delaware River, Fort Mifflin was originally built by the British in 1771. It is the site of the largest bombardment the North American continent has ever witnessed. In 1777, during the American Revolution, a valiant five-week battle took place when the British Navy attacked Fort Mifflin on Mud Island. The British had the garrison of approximately 400 Continental soldiers surrounded from three sides. Attempting to open the supply line for the British Army already in the Rebel capital of Philadelphia, the British shot over 10,000 cannonballs at the Fort, causing the garrison to eventually evacuate. Over 150 Continental soldiers died as a result of the battle.

An active military post until the Korean War, this made the Fort one of the longest continually used military posts in the nation up until that time. The Fort has played many roles in the security of our Nation in its 237 years of existence; garrisoned in the War of 1812, a Confederate prison during the Civil War and a munitions depot in World Wars I & II.

We need to save the fort that saved America. Write your elected representatives, contribute what you can, at the very least send this article to all on you mailing list.

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[valpro99]

What the hell does our current commander-in-chief have to do with history of Fort Mifflin? I'm sick and tired of supporters shoving him down our throats and trying to include him in history where he doesn't belong. I would no more have quoted him then our previous President. They simply have nothing to do with the history of this fort. General George Washington--- Yes. Barack Hussein Obama--- No.

And as usual. No one can question Hussein Obama without being labeled a hater and raciest.

[exspiroproductions]

@valpro99

Your hatred is not welcome here. I could go on at length about all that is wrong with your statements, but it wouldn't change your opinion OR help Fort Mifflin, so I will bite my tongue. :)

[pmiley]

Agreed!!!

[valpro99]

Please leave our commander in chief "Barack Hussein Obama" out of this video. He has nothing to do with the history of the fort and I take great offense when people mention his name in the same sentence as our for fathers.

[webehannahandblake]

that place is haunted theres this lady that screams the whole time and a guy without a face and alot of other ghosts

GHOSTS ARE REAL

[omgwtfbbq55555]

I have been there and found it a nice place to go.