Friends Of Fort DuPont

Friends Of Fort DuPont The Friends of Fort DuPont is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located on the Fort DuPont campus in Delaware City, DE.

Our mission is to engage in community revitalization, preserve Fort DuPont’s resources, and community.

❤️ As Juneteenth approaches, the Friends of Fort DuPont join our community in recognizing this important day of freedom,...
06/16/2026

❤️ As Juneteenth approaches, the Friends of Fort DuPont join our community in recognizing this important day of freedom, remembrance, and reflection.

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and offers an opportunity to honor Black history, resilience, culture, and community.

Here in Delaware City, we encourage our followers to learn more about Delaware City-Polktown Juneteenth and support local efforts to preserve and share this important history.

Learn more at juneteenth-delcity.org.

🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined the Friends of Fort DuPont this past Saturday for our second nature walk of the year ...
06/15/2026

🌿 Thank you to everyone who joined the Friends of Fort DuPont this past Saturday for our second nature walk of the year in partnership with Delaware State Parks!

We had 14 people come out for a warm but beautiful morning exploring the local flora and fauna found along this part of the Delaware River. From seasonal plants to wildlife habitat, there was so much to learn about the natural landscape that makes Fort DuPont and Delaware City such a special place.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, asked questions, and spent part of their Saturday with us. We are also deeply grateful to Delaware State Parks for this wonderful partnership and for helping us connect the community with the history, ecology, and beauty of Fort DuPont.

This was the second of three nature walks planned this year with State Parks. Our final walk will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and will focus on fall foliage. We hope to see you there!

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🌿 Start your Saturday outdoors at Fort DuPont State Park. Join the Friends of Fort DuPont this morning from 9:00 to 11:0...
06/13/2026

🌿 Start your Saturday outdoors at Fort DuPont State Park. Join the Friends of Fort DuPont this morning from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for Native Flora Walk: Summer Colors, the second walk in our three-part native flora series.

This free guided walk will explore summer flowers, native plants, and the natural beauty of the Fort DuPont landscape. Whether you love plants or simply want a peaceful morning walk in a historic setting, all are welcome.

Please wear comfortable shoes, bring bug spray, and come ready to enjoy the colors of summer.

Presented in partnership with Delaware State Parks.

🍫 Thank you for making the final event in our inaugural Delaware in Conversation speaker series such a sweet success!Nea...
06/12/2026

🍫 Thank you for making the final event in our inaugural Delaware in Conversation speaker series such a sweet success!

Nearly 35 people joined us last night at the Delaware City Library for Delaware’s Poisoned Candy Murders, a fascinating conversation about Delaware history, true crime, and the stories that continue to connect us to place.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful speaker for sharing this compelling piece of Delaware’s past, to everyone who came out for the program, to the Delaware City Library for hosting us, and to Delaware Humanities for making this speaker series possible.

Over the past four months, the Friends of Fort DuPont welcomed well over 100 attendees across four excellent conversations focused on Delaware history, culture, identity, and community. For our first-ever Delaware in Conversation series, we could not be more grateful.

This is exactly what the Friends of Fort DuPont is all about: activating community, creating welcoming public programs, and bringing people together through history, storytelling, and shared experiences at Fort DuPont and beyond.



Delaware Humanities
Delaware City Library

🌼This Saturday: Native Flora Walk: Summer Colors at Fort DuPont State Park. Join the Friends of Fort DuPont on Saturday,...
06/11/2026

🌼This Saturday: Native Flora Walk: Summer Colors at Fort DuPont State Park.

Join the Friends of Fort DuPont on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM for a free guided walk celebrating summer blooms, native plants, and the natural beauty of the Fort DuPont landscape.

This walk is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, learn more about native flora in Delaware, and experience Fort DuPont State Park in a new way.

Please wear comfortable shoes, bring bug spray, and come ready for a relaxed morning outside in Delaware City.

Presented in partnership with Delaware State Parks & Fort DuPont State Park.

🍻 Shakespeare, local beer, and summer fun are back on the calendar! ShakesBEER in the Park with Delaware Shakespeare has...
06/11/2026

🍻 Shakespeare, local beer, and summer fun are back on the calendar! ShakesBEER in the Park with Delaware Shakespeare has been rescheduled for Friday, July 10 at Fort DuPont in Delaware City.

Join the Friends of Fort DuPont for an evening of outdoor theater 🎭 , community, and a creative twist on Shakespeare in one of Delaware’s most historic places.

Thank you for your flexibility as we moved this event to a new date. We cannot wait to gather with Delaware Shakespeare, enjoy the park, and celebrate another great partnership bringing arts, culture, and community programming to Fort DuPont.

Food for sale by Angel’s Kitchen & Maddy’s Kitchen and sweet treats for sale by The Cake Sisters Pastry Arts Studio! Beer provided by Bellefonte Brewing CO.!🍺

Mark your calendar 🗓️ and grab your tickets at delshakes.org for July 10 and join us for ShakesBEER in the Park! 🌅

📖 Tonight: The Delaware Poisoned Candy Murders of 1898. Join us this evening at 6:30 PM at the Delaware City Library for...
06/10/2026

📖 Tonight: The Delaware Poisoned Candy Murders of 1898. Join us this evening at 6:30 PM at the Delaware City Library for the final program in our Delaware in Conversation speaker series.

Historian and writer Margaret Opsata will share the story of a shocking late-19th-century Delaware murder case and explore what it reveals about crime, justice, and daily life at the turn of the century.

This free community event is presented by the Friends of Fort DuPont in partnership with Delaware City Library and Delaware Humanities. Snacks will be provided, and all are welcome.

This program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org.

📅 It is a big week for events at Fort DuPont and in Delaware City! Join us for three great programs this week: Wednesday...
06/08/2026

📅 It is a big week for events at Fort DuPont and in Delaware City! Join us for three great programs this week:

Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 PM: “The Delaware Poisoned Candy Murders of 1898” at the Delaware City Library, presented with Delaware City Library and Delaware Humanities

Friday, June 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM: ShakesBeer in the Park at Fort DuPont, presented in partnership with Delaware Shakespeare. Tickets are available at https://delshakes.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/

Saturday, June 13 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM: Native Flora Walk: Summer Colors at Fort DuPont State Park, presented in partnership with Delaware State Parks.

History, Shakespeare, nature, and community all in one week. We hope to see you there!

This program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org.

📚 Delaware history meets true crime at our final Delaware in Conversation event. Join the Friends of Fort DuPont, Delawa...
06/07/2026

📚 Delaware history meets true crime at our final Delaware in Conversation event. Join the Friends of Fort DuPont, Delaware City Library, and Delaware Humanities on Wednesday, June 10, at 6:30 PM for “The Delaware Poisoned Candy Murders of 1898” by Margaret Opsata.

This free community program explores a shocking late-19th-century Delaware murder case and uses court records and contemporary accounts to examine crime, justice, and daily life at the turn of the century.

The event will be held at the Delaware City Library. Snacks will be provided, and all are welcome.

This program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org.

🎉 June is packed at Fort DuPont! The Friends of Fort DuPont have a full month of events coming to Delaware City, includi...
06/01/2026

🎉 June is packed at Fort DuPont! The Friends of Fort DuPont have a full month of events coming to Delaware City, including Delaware history, live music, Shakespeare, native plants, volunteer service, and community celebration.

Mark your calendar for the final Delaware in Conversation speaker series event, ShakesBeer in the Park, Native Flora Walk: Summer Colors, Fort Folk Fest featuring Shafaat Khan, and our Volunteer Morning at Fort DuPont.

We are also proud to recognize Juneteenth and encourage our community to learn more about Delaware City-Polktown Juneteenth at juneteenth-delcity.org.

Follow along all month for event reminders, partner highlights, and ways to get involved at historic Fort DuPont!

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