Bring your sketchpad and creativity to the historic military buildings of Fort DuPont in Delaware City. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just curious, come explore the textures of history, meet fellow sketchers, and bring the Fort’s stories to life—one drawing at a time. All ages and skill levels welcome!
Theme: "Honoring Freedom, Culture, & Community"
Bruce is a jazz guitarist who grew up and learned to play guitar in Chester, PA. His signature guitar stylings and smooth baritone voice have been entertaining Delaware audiences for 30 years. Now living in Bellefonte, Bruce continues to sharpen his skills with regular gigs. More info on Bruce here.
Morning Commemorative Service A Solemn Observance at the African Union Church Cemetery 1840 Michael N. Castle Trail, Delaware City - Join Us! 10 am: Master of Ceremonies Andre Swygert, Author and Historian * Music by HildaMan Chorale, Mt. Salem U.A.M.E. Church Members * Raising of the American and Juneteenth Flags * Battle Hymn of the […]
Fort DuPont, in addition to being a historic site, is also a significant natural habitat. In this new program, we will walk the trails and talk about the native flora of Fort DuPont and its effect on wildlife. We will also touch on the invasive species in the area, and how they affect the local […]
The Blarney Pilgrims are a trio of musicians who specialize in Celtic, Irish, English, and early American music on a variety of acoustic instruments. The musicians include Meri Holden (violin), Andy Dowell (flute), and Brad Stevens (mandolin, octave mandolin, hammered dulcimer, Celtic harp). Their music includes traditional Irish and Celtic jigs, reels, and waltzes, plus more modern […]
Fort DuPont has a fascinating history that spans from the mid-1860s to the present! Join a park historian as we walk the grounds and explore some of the stories that make this place significant. This program is free, but it is suggested that you register by emailing Jake at [email protected], or by calling 302-601-6382.
The local band’s tagline, “the World’s First and Only Original Folk Power Trio,” is both a bit mischievous and a good description of their range of songs and live sound. Many of their tunes are written by band leader Mike Miller, and most of the rest come from the Americana and roots catalog. The band often […]
When Michael Natrin asked Erin Magnin to dust off her fiddle and join him for a couple songs at a local songwriter showcase, the two never imagined they were creating a musical partnership that would continue far into the future. Playfully calling themselves The Honey Badgers, the two discovered a chemistry between their voices and the duo was born in the summer of 2011. They are […]
