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Fort Miles historical lecture series continues Oct. 18

During the Cold War, large antennae on top of Battery 519 in Fort Miles dominated the landscape. This large array was used to communicate with the USS Wright and USS Northampton, two special ships that could be used as a floating White House in case of emergency. SOURCE: DNREC/DELAWARE STATE PARKS
October 5, 2025
Fort Miles scanned the skies for Soviet aircraft during the Cold War as part of the Missile Master Program. This radar dish was tested on Tower 12 before being moved to Battery 519 for several years.

The Fort Miles Historical Association will present a program by Dr. Christopher Bright as its lecture series resumes at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, in the Officers Club, 14628 Officers Club Road, Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes.

The 2025-26 season will focus primarily on topics related to the post-World War II era.

Bright, a professor of history at Georgetown University, will review continental defense systems in the Eisenhower years. These systems were based on the Nike/Zeus missile program and the creation of radar defense posts in the United States and throughout the world. Fort Miles housed one of those posts from 1959 to 1962.

Admission is free, but online registration is recommended to ensure a reserved seat. To learn more, go to fortmilesmuseum.org and select the Historical Lecture Series 10/18/25 under Fort Miles Tours and Events.

 

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