Shaped by History & Anchored in Nature
As Fort DuPont honors the past and shapes the future, we invite you to join our community. This newsletter shares events and updates that connect Delaware City and celebrate our area’s rich history and natural beauty.
Friends of Fort DuPont Speaker Series: Delaware in Conversation
The Friends of Fort DuPont, in partnership with the Delaware City Library and Delaware Humanities, are launching a new community speaker series titled Delaware in Conversation.
All programs will take place at the Delaware City Library Community Room and are free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided, and no registration is required.
This series invites residents and visitors to explore Delaware’s history, identity and stories through engaging, accessible talks led by historians, writers and educators.
April 8 | 6:30 p.m.
What Does It Mean to Be a Delawarean?
Speaker: Michele Anstine
This lively and reflective program explores Delaware’s identity, its people, traditions, landscapes and shared experiences. Led by historian and folklorist Michele Anstine, the talk invites participants to consider what it truly means to call Delaware home.
May 13 | 6:30 p.m.
Delaware’s Signers and Slavery: It’s Complicated
Speaker: Eric Mease
This thought-provoking program examines the complex and often contradictory relationships Delaware’s signers had with slavery. Historian Eric Mease encourages honest discussion and deeper understanding of Delaware’s founding history within its national context.
June 10 | 6:30 p.m.
The Delaware Poisoned Candy Murders of 1898
Speaker: Margaret Opsata
The series concludes with a fascinating look at a shocking 19th-century Delaware murder case. Historian and writer Margaret Opsata uses court records and firsthand accounts to explore crime, justice and everyday life at the turn of the century.
Community Events
Native Flora Walk: Spring Bloom
April 11 | 9 to 11 a.m.
Celebrate the beauty of spring at Fort DuPont State Park during the Native Flora Walk: Spring Bloom. This guided walk offers a chance to explore seasonal blooms and learn about the native plant life that defines the landscape.
The walk will be led by Larry McLaren, landscape manager for the Fort DuPont Redevelopment and PreservationCorporation. He will share insight into the park’s natural features and evolving landscape.
Presented in partnership with the Friends of Fort DuPont, FDRPC and Delaware State Parks, this program connects visitors with the Fort’s natural and cultural resources.
There is no fee to attend, and parking is free. Participants should meet at the trailhead at FortDuPont State Park.
About Friends of Fort DuPont:
The Friends of Fort DuPont is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Fort DuPont’s beauty and history while building a vibrant, community-driven future. We support revitalization through arts, culture, and shared events that connect neighbors and celebrate Delaware City.
Community Happenings
At the Library
There is always something happening at the Delaware City Library. From children’s programs and teen activities to crafts, workshops and community events, the library offers opportunities for all ages to learn, create and connect.
Visit the library’s events page to see upcoming programs and activities:
At the Park
