Love on the Homefront

Feb 7, 2026

Swing back to the 1940s with Love on the Homefront, an exclusive Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dance presented by First State Heritage Park and the Fort Miles Museum and Historical.

Dress in your finest 1940s attire, style those Victory Rolls, and enjoy a romantic evening set in 1942. The night includes a themed dinner, period music, and swing dance lessons to help you cut a rug—no experience required. This unforgettable experience takes place inside the historic Battery 519, built to defend Delaware’s coastline during World War II.

Each ticket includes dinner, live musical entertainment, swing dance lessons, and a guided tour of the historic battery.


Location: Fort Miles Museum, Cape Henlopen State Park
Admission: Ticketed Event, $90 per person
Tickets Include: Dinner, music, dance lessons, and guided tour

Love on the Homefront