Fort Miles Museum

Fort Miles Museum and Historical Area, Inc. was formed to guide the ongoing dream, vision and mission of Fort Miles Museum. We represent a group of Delawareans working to enhance and expand this landmark museum that explores the history of the defense of Delaware’s coast and the role of Fort Miles during the Cold War that followed.

Fort Miles was constructed during World War II as a vital coastal defense installation to deter potential German attacks on key US infrastructure and port cities, such as Philadelphia and Wilmington. Later, it was home to the Top Secret US Navy SOSUS program.

Today the Fort Miles Museum is one of the best WWII museums located within an authentic WWII Army installation. Fort Miles has earned its place in U.S. history, and Fort Miles Museum is dedicated to telling its stories.