Celebrate the beauty of spring at Fort DuPont State Park during our Native Flora Walk: Spring Bloom. This guided walk builds on the success of last year’s popular programs. It offers a chance to enjoy seasonal blooms and discover the native plant life that makes spring at Fort DuPont so special. Larry McLaren, Landscape Manager […]
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 […]
******DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED****** 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 […]
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 […]
*****RESCHEUDLED FOR FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026***** Join the Friends of Fort DuPont in partnership with DelShakes for the second annual ShakesBeer, a fun and memorable evening that brings together live Shakespeare, craft beer, and community at historic Fort DuPont. Back for its second year, this crowd-pleasing event offers a lively and accessible way to enjoy […]
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 […]