Ghost hunters and grassroots historic landmark preservation

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Ghost hunters and grassroots historic landmark preservation
September 2, 2009
Anthony Selletti
Examiner.com

Back in January I reported that Fort Mifflin could close gates forever. You my readers know that my wife Barbara and I are involved in living history and historic site preservation. In February we co-founded the Fort Mifflin Historic Preservation Group and over one hundred concerned citizens rallied around the effort to save the fort that saved America. There was a cross section of people there from the Philly area but the majority was from the paranormal investigator community. This is the story of ghost hunters and grassroots historic landmark preservation

At the first meeting introductions were made and friendships began all for the common goal to save Fort Mifflin. About paranormal investigators and the effort to save Fort Mifflin Lee Anderson the fort's executive director said “the overwhelming support has been the paranormal community” and “It is my sincere belief that they have been phenomenal in their support and fervor about this cause and I don’t say something I don't mean” The list of fund raises for the fort, in the last seven months is to long to list here but can be found at the Save Fort Mifflin MySpace site run by Nance Ratliff and Jane Macukewicz .People like Sarah Lunn ,a US Navy veteran ,Danie Lunn, Stacey Daly and many others, from paranormal groups, have volunteered hundreds of hours at the fort at scouting, living history and paranormal events in support of the save the fort effort. Lorraine Irby, fort manager said” If it was not for our volunteers, the fort would not be open.


In a September 1, 2009 Daily News article by Dana DiFilippo, Lee Anderson said that “he welcomes supernatural-seekers, whose efforts raise nearly 40 percent of the fort's $250,000 budget” This Saturday September 5, 2009 PARA , a large supporter of landmark preservation, in association with PARA-X Radio will be holding another, 100% of proceeds to Fort Mifflin fundraising event. PARA is underwriting the cost of the running the event. People and groups from the paranormal community like , Shannon and Jeff Sylvia, John Zaffis, Tommy and Dave Jones from PARA-X Radio, Beth Brown, Strange Frequencies Radio, Paranormal TV Network, Paul Michael Kane, Lee Ann Ball, Angela Ghataora, and Kenneth Biddle, will all be donating their time and talents to this very important historic landmark. To attend this event, cost $75:00 per/person you will register directly at Fort Mifflin by calling 215-685-4167 ask for Lorraine Irby, or you can email her at irby.lorraine@gmail.com. All money is collected by Fort Mifflin and 100% is retained by Fort Mifflin.

Much work still needs to be done contact Lorraine Irby if you can help. No donation amount is too small and all volunteer time is appreciated. You too can make history by helping to save the “Fort that saved America.”

Fort Mifflin
Fort Mifflin & Hog Island Roads
Philadelphia, PA 19153
Open 10 AM until 4 PM Wednesdays to Sunday
please call 215-685-4167 to schedule a school or group tour


General Admission Fees: Adults $6, seniors $5, Children (6 to 12) and Veterans $3, Children 5 years and younger Free


From North I-95, take Exit 15 Island Avenue/Enterprise Avenue. At end of exit ramp, you will be on Enterprise Avenue. At stop sign turn left onto Fort Mifflin Road. Follow road, through short tunnel, to the first left turn. After left hand turn, follow signs straight into the Fort. Free Parking is on the left.


From South I-95, take Exit 13 - Valley Forge/West 291. Bear right and follow sign for Island Avenue. At traffic light (Hilton Hotel on left corner), turn left onto Island Avenue. At stop sign turn left onto Enterprise Avenue. At stop sign, turn right onto Fort Mifflin Road. Follow road, through short tunnel, to the first left turn. After left hand turn, follow signs straight into the Fort. Free Parking is on the left.