Now Seeking an Architectural Design Team for the Fort DuPont Theater

The Friends of Fort DuPont is seeking a qualified architectural design team to help shape the future of the historic War Department Theater in Delaware City.

Built in 1933 as part of the WPA era, the Theater is one of Fort DuPont’s most recognizable historic buildings. The Friends are advancing its rehabilitation and adaptive reuse as a vibrant cultural, performance, and community gathering space—while preserving the character and significance that make it such an important part of Fort DuPont.

We are looking for a team with demonstrated experience in historic preservation, adaptive reuse, cultural or civic facilities, and collaborative design. This is an exciting opportunity to help bring new life to a landmark building and support the continued revitalization of Fort DuPont.

Request for Qualifications Released: June 29, 2026
Questions Due: July 20, 2026
Qualifications Due: July 31, 2026
Anticipated Award: August 28, 2026

The selection process is qualifications-based. Firms are not asked to submit fee information at this stage.