BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Fort DuPont - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of Fort DuPont X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Fort DuPont REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260617T205600 CREATED:20260526T150723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T150734Z UID:2695-1781863200-1781902800@friendsoffortdupont.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-26-2026-11_07_03-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T120000 DTSTAMP:20260617T205600 CREATED:20260518T143606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T143641Z UID:2663-1782811800-1782820800@friendsoffortdupont.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-21-2026-10_20_48-AM.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260617T205600 CREATED:20260416T192740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T170951Z UID:2554-1789812000-1789830000@friendsoffortdupont.org SUMMARY:From Muskets to Machine Guns: A Day of Living History DESCRIPTION: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 era of machine guns. \nNow in its second year\, this growing event invites visitors to experience living history up close through immersive reenactments\, historic military encampments\, battle demonstrations\, and interactive educational displays. It is a unique opportunity to explore multiple periods of American military history and learn more about the people\, equipment\, and stories that shaped them. \nHeld on the historic Fort DuPont Parade Ground in Delaware City\, this free event is perfect for families\, students\, history enthusiasts\, and anyone looking for a memorable community event in a remarkable setting. Whether you are interested in military history or simply want to enjoy an engaging day outdoors\, From Muskets to Machine Guns offers something for all ages. \nAdmission is free and all are welcome. Bring your family\, bring your curiosity\, and join us for a full day of history\, heritage\, and hands-on discovery at Fort DuPont. \n\n \n PrintFriendly URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/from-muskets-to-machine-guns-a-day-of-living-history/ LOCATION:Fort DuPont Pavilion\, 2546 Colter Road\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Free,History,Nature & Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/reenactment-day-3-11.avif END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR