Fort Mifflin Ghost Hunt, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From $129.00
Join us at Fort Mifflin, “The Fort That Saved America,” where Revolutionary War heroes and Civil War prisoners created one of the most haunted battlefields in the nation. Experience a night investigating the same casemates and ramparts where the Faceless Man dwells, Elizabeth Pratt’s screams echo, and spirits of fallen soldiers refuse to abandon their posts.
Event Time: 8PM – 2AM
Halloween Night (October 31, 2027): $149 per person. The venue charges us a higher rental fee for Halloween night, so the ticket price is a little higher to cover it.
Tickets are extremely limited!
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Fort Mifflin Ghost Hunts
ENTER THE FORT THAT SAVED AMERICA – IF YOU DARE! 🏰💀
As Featured on Ghost Hunters & Portals To Hell
EXCLUSIVE HAUNTED ROOMS AMERICA EVENT – LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE!
Are YOU brave enough to spend the night where Revolutionary War heroes made their last stand and Civil War prisoners died in agony? Join us for an UNFORGETTABLE paranormal investigation at the legendary Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia – the 18th-century fortress where the spirits of fallen soldiers, executed prisoners, and tormented souls REFUSE to stand down!
FROM REVOLUTIONARY BATTLEFIELD TO SUPERNATURAL STRONGHOLD!
Step into the BLOOD-SOAKED history of America’s most crucial military fort, where the ghosts of three centuries of warfare continue their eternal patrol! Commissioned in 1771 on desolate Mud Island in the Delaware River, Fort Mifflin earned its legendary nickname “The Fort That Saved America” when a small garrison of 400 freezing, starving American soldiers held off 250 British warships for six brutal weeks in 1777!
Against IMPOSSIBLE ODDS, these brave defenders endured the greatest bombardment of the Revolutionary War – with reports of 1,000 cannonballs fired at the fort in just ONE HOUR! Nearly 70 percent of the garrison was killed or wounded, their blood soaking into the mud and stone. The survivors set the fort ablaze and escaped across the Delaware under cover of darkness, but their sacrifice gave George Washington time to reach Valley Forge and ultimately WIN THE WAR!
But the HORROR didn’t end with the Revolution! During the Civil War, Fort Mifflin was converted into a NIGHTMARE prison where Confederate POWs, Union deserters, and civilians were crammed into damp, poorly-ventilated casemates. Disease ran rampant. Men died by the dozens. And on August 26, 1864, the fort’s only execution took place when Union Private William H. Howe was hanged – quite possibly INNOCENT of the crimes he was accused of committing!
With at least 26 CONFIRMED DEATHS within its walls (and countless more lost to history when records burned), Fort Mifflin has become one of the most paranormally active locations in America – a fortress where the spirits of soldiers, prisoners, and the innocent refuse to abandon their posts!
MEET THE FORT’S ETERNAL GARRISON!
The ghosts of Fort Mifflin aren’t just ANY spirits – they’re the tormented souls of America’s most brutal battlefield, where patriotism, imprisonment, and injustice created a SUPERNATURAL POWDER KEG!
THE FACELESS MAN – The most TERRIFYING entity at Fort Mifflin! This hunched figure sits in the darkness of Casemate No. 5, diligently sewing in solitude. When witnesses approach, he slowly raises his head to reveal his most horrifying feature – HE HAS NO FACE! Many believe this tortured soul is William H. Howe, the Union private executed at the fort with a hood over his head. His spirit relives his final moments, forever trapped in the cell where he awaited his unjust death!
THE SCREAMING WOMAN – Blood-curdling shrieks echo from the Officers’ Quarters with such intensity that police have been called to investigate! This anguished spirit is believed to be Elizabeth Pratt, whose two young children both died of yellow fever within one year while stationed at the fort with her Army sergeant husband. Elizabeth herself succumbed to the disease shortly after. Her maternal agony transcends death, and her screams of grief pierce the night air even today!
THE GHOSTLY TOUR GUIDE – A friendly, sociable spirit dressed in full Revolutionary War attire who roams the Powder Magazine offering detailed tours and answering guests’ questions with historical accuracy! Visitors have engaged in FULL CONVERSATIONS with this knowledgeable soldier before realizing he vanishes without a trace – because he died over 200 years ago!
THE LAMPLIGHTER – Joseph Adkins continues his eternal duty, carrying an oil-burning lamp through the darkness of the Soldier’s Barracks even though the fort has been electrified for over a century! This dedicated spirit refuses to let modern conveniences interrupt his nightly rounds!
JACOB THE BLACKSMITH – This stubborn craftsman STILL argues with his long-dead commandant! The sound of hammer striking anvil echoes from the Blacksmith Shop at all hours, stopping only when someone investigates. Doors and windows slam open and closed on their own as Jacob insists on proper ventilation for his eternal forge!
THE SAD-LOOKING MAN – A solitary figure walks slowly down the road toward the fort’s gate, his face etched with unbearable sorrow. Upon reaching the gate, he vanishes into thin air, forever denied entry to the peace he seeks!
LITTLE AMANDA – A child’s spirit haunts the Artillery Shed, her playful presence a stark contrast to the violence that surrounds her. Who was this young girl, and why does she remain in a place of such death?
EDWARD THE SICKLY SOLDIER – This dying man haunts the Hospital, coughing and wheezing as disease ravages his spectral form. Witnesses report feeling overwhelming chest tightness and stabbing pains in his presence!
YOUR EXCLUSIVE FORT MIFFLIN INVESTIGATION INCLUDES:
- UNLIMITED ACCESS to historic buildings including the dreaded Casemate No. 5 where the Faceless Man dwells!
- WEST SALLYPORT INVESTIGATION where over 200 Revolutionary War soldiers died in a single day of carnage!
- OFFICERS’ QUARTERS VIGILS where Elizabeth Pratt’s screams of maternal anguish shatter the silence!
- POWDER MAGAZINE ENCOUNTERS with the Revolutionary War tour guide who forgot he’s dead!
- CASEMATE EXPLORATIONS in the damp Civil War prison cells where men died slowly of disease and starvation!
- BLACKSMITH SHOP SESSIONS where Jacob’s hammer still strikes and doors slam violently!
- PROFESSIONAL PARANORMAL EQUIPMENT including EMF detectors, spirit boxes and more, plus EVP sessions run by our team!
- GUIDED HISTORICAL TOUR revealing the blood-soaked secrets of “The Fort That Saved America”!
- STRUCTURED VIGILS with experienced Haunted Rooms America investigators!
- FREE INVESTIGATION TIME to pursue personal encounters with Fort Mifflin’s legendary spirits!
- Optional Estes Method sessions run by our team during free roam!
- UNLIMITED REFRESHMENTS throughout the night to keep you energized!
Equipment and recording: Guests are welcome to bring their own ghost hunting equipment (EMF meters, spirit boxes, REM pods and similar). For the privacy of other guests and venue security, photography, video and audio recording are not permitted at any point during the event.
ANSWER THE CALL TO ARMS – IF YOU’RE BRAVE ENOUGH!
Located just 20 minutes south of Philadelphia on historic Mud Island, Fort Mifflin stands as a National Historic Landmark and tangible testament to the price of freedom. From the West Sallyport where Revolutionary heroes made their last stand to the dark casemates where Civil War prisoners drew their final breaths, every inch of this 18th-century fortress PULSES with supernatural energy!
Walk the same ramparts where colonial soldiers faced impossible odds. Stand in the casemate where an innocent man awaited execution. Feel the oppressive weight of 250 years of death and desperation pressing down upon you. This is NOT a reconstructed tourist attraction – this is the REAL BATTLEFIELD where America’s freedom was won in blood!
WILL YOU HAVE THE COURAGE to face the Faceless Man in the darkness of Casemate No. 5?
WILL YOU BE BRAVE ENOUGH to spend the night where the screams of a grieving mother echo through eternity?
CAN YOU ENDURE the overwhelming paranormal activity that has sent hardened investigators fleeing into the night?
The spirits of Fort Mifflin have held their posts for over 200 years. They’re not leaving. The question is: will YOU?
Ages 18+ or 16 with a responsible adult – This is an active paranormal investigation at an authentic battlefield!
Haunted Rooms America is not responsible for encounters with faceless apparitions, physical sensations caused by residual battlefield trauma, equipment malfunctions caused by paranormal interference, or the psychological effects of communicating with America’s fallen heroes. Enter this fortress at your own risk!
Event Details
Time: 8 PM – 2 AM ET
Location: 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153
During the cooler months, it can get quite cold in the buildings and grounds, so we recommend wearing warmer clothing and dressing in layers. We will be providing hot drinks during colder months, and we will have an area for breaks that will be heated.
Ample parking is available on the site of the fort.
What to Bring?
Please bring with you a form of photo ID, and a printed off booking confirmation email (or show this on your phone).
We will be providing you with paranormal equipment to use, however, we will need something of value per group to hold onto as collateral (phone, car keys, watch, etc.)
We will be providing snacks and drinks at intervals throughout the night.
And of course, bring your phone/camera with you, the more pictures we have the better chance we have of capturing something!
Other than that, just yourself and an open mind!
FAQS
What Should I Expect on an Ghost Hunt?
Become a paranormal investigator for the night like the TV stars of Most haunted, ghost adventures or TAPS Ghost hunters.
Use some of the specialized equipment and be guided by experienced paranormal investigators who will share their knowledge, techniques and experiences of hunting for ghosts or spirits.
Feel free to bring along any of your own equipment including but not limited to EVP recorders, flashlights, cameras or video cameras.
Bring extra clothing as in some parts old buildings may get cold but please refrain from wearing clothing that can cause distracting sounds. Many old buildings have a story to tell and we will supply them to you along with of course the ghost stories.
There will be breaks and light refreshments are provided.
We are not out to try and convince the world of the existence of an afterlife. That’s for you to decide.
We can be Sceptical and logical yet open to other beliefs and prayers of protection will be carried out.
We do not perform tricks and will not be running around with sheets on our heads!
You will be with like-minded people looking for the answer “is there really an afterlife”?
However much we try unfortunately we can’t guarantee that members of the spirit world will make their presence known but we can at least guarantee that you will experience a fun and interesting night.
Do I receive an actual ticket?
The event is ticketless. Your proof of booking is your booking confirmation email. You will also receive an email with important information prior to your event, usually the week of.
Is there any age limit of who can attend these events?
The age limit is 18 years and over.
Will there be a Medium at the event?
All events listed on Haunted Rooms are hosted by experienced Hosts and Professional Psychic/Clairvoyant Mediums. However sometimes a Medium(s) may not always be present – but as usual, you will be in very safe hands with our experienced Hosts who have a wealth of knowledge and are fully trained in all aspects of professional public ghost hunting events and experience nights.
Can I sleep at an event?
Unless it is otherwise stated, events don’t include sleepover.
Will I see a Ghost?
Unfortunately, the activity will not just happen on command, however using the various experiments and experienced hosts on the events, everything will be done to offer the best chance of spiritual activity.
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Reviews
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Paulina and her staff were amazing. The location and experience was superb. Cannot wait to see them again!
My friend and I purchased the VIP tickets for overnight experience at Belle Grove Plantation. While it was cool to be able to explore the house and grounds, the actual ghost hunt got a little boring, especially as it got later. There wasn't a formal check in or introduction and our guide read the information about the location from her notes and did not encourage the guests to interact with the equipment. She talked to the spirits and allowed us to take turns with the Estes machine but it was mostly us sitting around listening to her. We were all ready for bed by midnight. Lovely location and the room itself was beautiful. I do wish breakfast was included. Overall a neat experience but I wish it was a little more exciting and interactive.
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We just completed the WY. Frontier Prison tour. We had a blast! Loved how they let you roam freely at the end of the night. Also, the use of their equipment & the snacks and refreshments provided are an added perk. Would highly recommend!
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My husband and I just toured the USS North Carolina Battleship this past Saturday. We had an AMAZING experience! Immediately booked another tour for the Bellamy Mansion and ordered paranormal equipment to use. Can’t wait til the next haunt!!!
We investigated the USS William A. Irvin in Duluth MN. It was a great experience, everyone was super friendly and helped whenever they could! if you are debating on signing up. Just do it! we had alot of fun!
Investigated Mortuary Manor in Toledo with my daughter. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the equipment and different techniques to attempt to communicate with spirits. The owner was very very nice and was actively trying to help in any way he could. We had a very small group of 5 so we had the run of the place. It was a lot of fun and I definitely recommend to anyone interested in the paranormal. We definitely had some activity during the night. The experience made me want to try out other locations if I can. There were a few graduation parties going on in the area the night I was there so, I’d like to go back and see what I can find when it’s a little more quiet in the beginning of the night but it was a great experience!
Bought this as a gift to my brother. I went in not expecting much but had a great time at Valerie Hill winery. We caught some pretty cool stuff and he had a great Estes session. Highly recommend.
Everything was well organized and smooth. There was no gimmick, it started off as a quiet night paranormal wise, maybe because there was a long game of soccer going on right outside. Nothing to be done about that. Mid-Orange Correctional facility is now also part sports complex. The guides demonstrate tools used for investigating and even though the night started quiet, they didn’t hype up every little sound. They debunked sounds and explained what to look for. By 1am my husband and I ran into a group that came with their own equipment and had returned to a spot they had previously had activity. They welcomed us to join them and my EMF meter flew to red pretty steadily. They brought out the dowsing rod and it pointed at me directly so I was asked if I would hold it. I have never really understood how people don’t move the rods themselves. When I held it I realized there is a sleeve on the handle. So you’re not touching the rod. The rod was very responsive and corresponded with the EMF consistently for a few minutes. Anyway, what I liked most is it seems like the community cares. Everyone in the group checked in on my comfort. It was my favorite part of the night.
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