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.
Historic Preservation Month Shines a Light on Fort DuPont
May is Historic Preservation Month, a time to recognize the places, stories, and shared history that shape our communities. Historic places help strengthen communities, inspire connection, and preserve the stories that shape who we are.
Fort DuPont remains an important part of Delaware’s historical landscape, connecting generations through its military history, architecture, open spaces, and community traditions. Ongoing preservation efforts help ensure the Fort continues to serve as a place where history, recreation, education, and community life come together.
This year’s Preservation Month theme from the National Trust encourages communities to celebrate the places that tell the full American story and remind us of how far we have come.
You can help support the future of Fort DuPont by attending events, volunteering, sharing the Fort’s story with others, or supporting ongoing preservation and community efforts through the Friends of Fort DuPont.
Together, we can help ensure Fort DuPont continues to serve as a place for learning, recreation, reflection, and community connection for generations to come.
May Events: History, Music, and Shakespeare Return to Fort DuPont
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.
May 17 | 2-4 p.m.
Spring Sonnet Stroll with DelShakes
Fort DuPont, Old Battery Lane
Enjoy an afternoon walk through Fort DuPont paired with live Shakespearean sonnets and performances presented by DelShakes.
May 22 | 7 p.m.
Fort Folk Fest featuring Tal Naccarato
Fort DuPont Pavillion
The Fort Folk Fest series begins with a performance by Tal Naccarato, launching a five-part series celebrating music, community, and local gathering at Fort DuPont.
Save the Date for June Events
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.
- June 12 — ShakesBeer at Fort DuPont
- June 13 — Native Flora Walk: Summer Colors
- June 26 — Fort Folk Fest featuring Shafaat Khan
June Volunteer Opportunity Announced for Fort DuPont
Help care for Fort DuPont
A volunteer opportunity is planned for June 30th. Community volunteers play an important role in helping care for and support the Fort DuPont campus.
Additional details and sign-up information will be shared soon.
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
