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10. Northeast Bastion
If you look to the north from the bastion, you can see Philadelphia. The Delaware River is to the south. This demonstrates the Fortīs strategic positioning as a defense for the city.
11. Quartermasterīs Store
This building, which held supplies for the garrison, today serves as the Fortīs rest facilities and snack room.
12. Siege of 1777 Exhibit Room
This room, on the lower floor of the Soldiersī Barracks contains artifacts and displays about the Fortīs role in the Philadelphia Campaign of 1777.
13. Soldiers Barracks
Built in the 1790s, the Solidiers Barracks served as living quarters for enlisted men and non-commssioned officers.
14. Officers Quarters
Officers and their families lived in this building, with the exception of the commandant. The conditions were not nearly as crowded as those found in the Soldiersī Barracks.
15. Gunpowder Magazine
This magazine, built between 1864 and 1867, held the Fortīs gunpowder stores. It was built to provide every precaution against an accidental explosion that could have caused serious damage to the Fort.
16. Flood Control
Since the Fort is at sea level, it is likely the grounds will flood during a storm. Water is channeled through these drains and out into the moat to keep the grounds dry in the event of heavy rain.
17. Commandantīs House
This building served as both the Citadel, or fort within a fort, for the Fort and as the livng quarters for the Commandant and his family. The upstairs included living quarters for the family, while downstairs was an office, kitchen, and area for entertaining guests.
18. Blacksmithīs Shop
Even though the grounds at Fort Mifflin could not accomodate horses, the blacksmith was still quite busy. In most cases, the blacksmith working at the Fort was a civilian. To this day, one of the bellows and hearth used by the blacksmith is still operational.
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