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SUMMARY:Volunteer Morning at Fort DuPont
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Fort DuPont for a special volunteer morning on Tuesday\, June 30\, 2026\, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. \nVolunteers will help support light preservation work at two important historic sites: the Hospital/POW Barracks and the Radio/POW Guard Tower. Activities may include identifying artifacts\, removing debris\, improving site access\, and assisting with other basic preservation tasks. \nNo special experience is needed. All skill levels are welcome\, and volunteers will be supported with tools\, safety equipment\, water\, and refreshments. \nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, June 30\, 2026Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PMMeeting Location: 2950 Old Hospital Rd\, Delaware City\, DEWhat to Wear: Closed-toe shoes and clothes suitable for outdoor workProvided: Tools\, safety equipment\, water\, and refreshments \nHelp preserve Fort DuPont’s history while making a visible difference in just one morning. \nSign up: Email vmiller@fortdupont.org to volunteer. \n\n                    \n                    PrintFriendly
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/volunteer-morning-fort-dupont/
LOCATION:Fort DuPont\, Old Battery Ln\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,History,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Delaware City Juneteenth Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the Delaware City and Polktown community for the Delaware City Juneteenth Celebration on Friday\, June 19\, 2026\, with a full day of remembrance\, culture\, history\, and community. \nThe day begins at 10:00 a.m. with a Juneteenth Commemorative Service at the African Union Church Cemetery\, honoring the history\, legacy\, and significance of Juneteenth. From noon to 8:00 p.m.\, the celebration continues at Delaware City Battery Park with a Black-Owned Businesses and Organizations Cultural Expo\, featuring vendors\, community organizations\, music\, line dancing\, and opportunities to support Black-owned businesses. \nThe evening concludes with a live R&B and soul performance by Best Kept Soul from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Battery Park Gazebo. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or a lawn blanket. In the event of rain\, the performance will move to the Delaware City Community Center. \nThis June 19 celebration is part of a larger series of Delaware City Juneteenth events taking place throughout May and June. For the full schedule\, participating businesses\, sponsors\, and event updates\, please visit juneteenth-delcity.org. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, June 19\, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Locations: African Union Church Cemetery and Delaware City Battery ParkCost: Free community eventMore Information: juneteenth-delcity.org \n\n                    \n                    PrintFriendly
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/delaware-city-juneteenth-celebration/
LOCATION:African Union Church Cemetery\, 1840 Michael N. Castle Trail\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T183000
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SUMMARY:The Delaware Poisoned Candy Murders of 1898" by Margaret Opsata
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nThis 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 century.\n\nThe talk is presented by Margaret Opsata\, a historian and writer known for bringing overlooked Delaware stories to life through meticulous research and compelling narrative. Her work highlights how true crime can reveal broader social and cultural truths about the past.\n\nThis free community event is presented in partnership with Friends of Fort DuPont\, the Delaware City Library\, and Delaware Humanities. Snacks will be provided\, and all are welcome. Join us for a suspenseful and engaging evening that brings Delaware history vividly to life.\n\nThis program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org.\n\n                    \n                    PrintFriendly
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/the-delaware-poisoned-candy-murders-of-1898-by-margaret-opsata/
LOCATION:Delaware City Library\, 250 5th St\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Free,History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T183000
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SUMMARY:Delaware's Signers & Slavery: It's Complicated by Eric Mease
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThis 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 nation.\nThe talk is presented by Eric Mease\, a historian and educator with deep expertise in Delaware history and constitutional interpretation. His work focuses on helping audiences grapple honestly with the past\, encouraging discussion rather than easy answers\, and placing Delaware’s history within its broader national context.\n\nThis free community event is presented in partnership with Friends of Fort DuPont\, the Delaware City Library\, and Delaware Humanities. Snacks will be provided\, and all are welcome. Join us for an engaging evening that invites reflection\, conversation\, and a deeper understanding of Delaware’s founding history.\n\nThis program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org.\n\n                    \n                    PrintFriendly
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/delawares-signers-slavery-its-complicated-by-eric-mease/
LOCATION:Delaware City Library\, 250 5th St\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Free,History
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SUMMARY:What Does it Mean to be a Delawarean? by Michele Anstine
DESCRIPTION:Continue the Delaware in Conversation series with What Does It Mean to Be a Delawarean? on Wednesday\, April 8 at 6:30 PM at the Delaware City Library.\n\nThis lively and reflective talk invites participants to explore Delaware’s identity; its people\, traditions\, landscapes\, and shared experiences and how those elements shape what it means to call Delaware home.\nThis program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org.\n\nThe program is led by Michele Anstine\, a Delaware historian\, folklorist\, and longtime educator with extensive experience documenting the state’s cultural history\, foodways\, and community traditions. Her work brings history to life through stories that are relatable\, thought-provoking\, and often surprising.\nThis free community event is presented in partnership with Friends of Fort DuPont\, the Delaware City Library\, and Delaware Humanities. Snacks will be provided\, and all are welcome. Come curious\, bring a friend\, and join the conversation about what makes Delaware\, Delaware.\n\nThis program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org\n\n                    \n                    PrintFriendly
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-delawarean-by-michele-anstine/
LOCATION:Delaware City Library\, 250 5th St\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Free,History
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SUMMARY:Allies for Justice: Delaware's Role in Brown v. Board of Education by Kathy Doyle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the kickoff of Delaware in Conversation with Allies for Justice: Delaware’s Role in Brown v. Board of Education on Wednesday\, March 11 at 6:00 PM at the Delaware City Library. \nThis engaging talk explores how Delaware figures into the story of the historic Brown v. Board of Education decision and the local leaders whose work helped shape national change. Our speaker\, Kathy Doyle\, is an award-winning writer and educator who taught in Delaware for more than 30 years and has written Allies for Justice\, a book about how Louis Redding and Collins Seitz influenced the fight for school desegregation. Presented in partnership with Friends of Fort DuPont\, Delaware City Library\, and Delaware Humanities\, this free community event offers a fun\, thought-provoking evening for all ages. Snacks will be provided\, and no registration fee is required\, bring friends\, family\, and curiosity for a great conversation about Delaware’s past and its impact on our shared future. \nThis program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org. \n\n                    \n                    PrintFriendly
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/allies-for-justice-delawares-role-in-brown-v-board-of-education/
LOCATION:Delaware City Library\, 250 5th St\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Free,History
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