Welcome to the Friends of Fort DuPont

The Friends of Fort DuPont is a private 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 economic development through arts and cultural enrichment.

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Our Focus Areas

At the Friends of Fort DuPont, we are focused on enriching the following areas for the community we serve:

Honoring Our History

Fort DuPont was commissioned in 1899 as part of our Nation's coast defense system, tasked with protecting our waters.

Offering Cultural Arts

A key goal of the Friends of Fort DuPont is to provide an array of performing arts events on our beautiful campus.

Outdoor Recreation

The Fort DuPont campus consists of over 215 acres and has a State Parks presence. We aim to expand recreational opportunites.

Preserving Our Campus

Over 80 historic structures are located on the campus. Whether it's the Theater or any other building, our goal is preservation.

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Board Members

What our Board has to say.

We asked our Board Members what the Friends of Fort DuPont means to them.  Check out their answers below.

Fort Dupont represents a unique opportunity. We aim to create a hub for socialization, community, and artistic expression while honoring its historic military past by bringing the buildings and grounds to life through public events. By providing arts and cultural events, we can restore the vibrancy and sense of community this land experienced throughout the majority of its existence rather than just providing passive restorations. 
Michael Lutz
Interim Chair & Treasurer
Fort duPont was once my home, part of my job, and forever now a part of my heart. The little girl whose daddy was the post’s Quartermaster moved here in 1929 because Uncle Sam said so- and became my friend 75 years later. The 18-year old German captured outside of Normandy came here as an unwilling guest of the US government and later became my pen pal.  Both of them loved this place. I carry with me a sense of responsibility to Fort duPont- to work to ensure that both the nature and history are preserved and shared.
Laura Lee
Board Member
Being part of Friends of Fort DuPont means helping to create something truly special—a place where the arts thrive, nature is protected, and history is honored. This is a rare opportunity to reimagine a historic site as a vibrant cultural and ecological destination, enriching lives while preserving the character and beauty that make Fort DuPont unique.
Tim Slavin
Board Member

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