Article by John Conway Photos by Jerry Cohen
Welcome to the “New” FORT DELAWARE F
ort Delaware Museum of Colonial History in Narrowsburg, New York has become a fixture for living history programs since its founding in 1957 by former Sullivan County Historian James W. Burbank. The 2022 season at the Fort will mark the beginning of a new era, as the Barryville-based non-profit history education group, The Delaware Company has assumed operation. The Fort remains under the ownership of Sullivan County. Fort Delaware, located on the Upper Delaware Scenic Byway at 6615 State Route 97 in Narrowsburg, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays in May, June, September and October, and Thursday thru Sunday in July and August. The Fort is also open on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day.
Sullivan County Historian and Delaware Company President John Conway is overseeing the programming at the Fort and the day-to-day operations are under the supervision of Fort Director Callison Stratton and Assistant Director Alexis Patterson, along with a staff of talented and well-trained docents. The Delaware Company and its staff have implemented a number of innovative concepts at Fort Delaware this year, including the Bold Gold Media Speaker Series, which will feature special presentations on various topics throughout the summer. “Fort Delaware After Dark,” is a brand new concept that will be staged occasionally, offering music, food, and fun activities in the evening after the Fort has closed for the day. And, the “Cushetunk Kids Club” will provide
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