The Delaware in Conversation series continues with Delaware’s Signers and Slavery: It’s Complicated on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 PM at the Delaware City Library. This thought-provoking program examines the lives of Delaware’s signers of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, exploring their complex relationships with slavery and how those contradictions shaped the early […]
Experience Shakespeare in a whole new way at the Spring Sonnet Stroll, a brand-new event presented by the Friends of Fort DuPont in partnership with DelShakes. Guests will travel to four beautiful locations across the Fort DuPont campus, where carefully selected Shakespeare scenes will be performed at each stop. Blending live performance, movement, and the […]
Fort Folk Fest opens its second season with Tal Naccarato, a composer, songwriter, teaching artist, and multi-instrumentalist whose work draws from folk, Americana, roots blues, and classical guitar traditions. Born in Italy and raised in Brooklyn, Naccarato brings a rich, expressive style that makes for a strong and distinctive start to this year’s series. Fort […]
The Delaware in Conversation series concludes with The Delaware Poison Candy Murders of 1898 on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Delaware City Library. This fascinating program uncovers a shocking late-19th-century Delaware murder case, using court records and contemporary accounts to explore crime, justice, and daily life at the turn of the […]
Spend a beautiful summer morning outdoors with the Friends of Fort DuPont at our Summer Colors Walk on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Held at Fort DuPont State Park, this free event is the second in our three-part Native Flora Walk series for the year. Come explore the Fort’s landscape as […]
Join us for a remarkable evening with Ustad Shafaat Khan, a world-renowned Indian classical musician known for his mastery of sitar, surbahar, tabla, and vocals. From a celebrated musical lineage, Khan has performed internationally and is known for concerts that blend deep classical tradition with a broad, dynamic musical range. Fort Folk Fest is presented […]
This summer’s lineup continues with Crys Matthews, an award-winning lyricist and composer whose music blends folk, Americana, blues, bluegrass, and country into powerful, thoughtful performances. Widely recognized for her honest songwriting and social justice themes, Matthews brings both depth and energy to the Fort Folk Fest stage. Fort Folk Fest is presented by the Friends […]
Paul and Begoña bring a vibrant mix of flamenco and Latin music to Fort Folk Fest for a lively late-summer performance. The duo is known for combining classical and Spanish guitar with vocals and Latin American influences, creating a performance style that is both elegant and engaging. Fort Folk Fest is presented by the Friends […]
Join us for the second annual From Muskets to Machine Guns: A Day of Living History, a free, family-friendly event on the Fort DuPont Parade Ground. Taking place on September 19, 2027, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this exciting event brings the evolution of warfare to life, from the age of muskets to the […]
Fort Folk Fest closes out the season with Red Smith, a Wilmington-based singer-songwriter whose sound blends Americana, bluegrass, country, and blues rock. Known for strong storytelling and an energetic live presence, Red Smith is a fitting finale for the second year of this growing music series at Fort DuPont. Fort Folk Fest is presented by […]
Wrap up the 2026 Native Flora Walk series with a fun and scenic Fall Foliage Walk on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Fort DuPont. Presented by the Friends of Fort DuPont in partnership with Delaware State Parks, this free event is the third and final walk in this year’s three-part […]