Friends of Fort DuPont

Native Flora Walk: Spring Bloom
2026-04-11 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Fort DuPont State Park, Old Battery Ln, Delaware City, 19706, United States
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 for the Fort DuPont Redevelopment and Preservation Corporation, will lead the walk. He will share insight into the landscape, native flora, and the natural character of the park. Whether you joined us last year or are visiting for the first time, this walk offers a chance to slow down, explore the trails, and enjoy the colors of spring in a historic setting.
Friends of Fort DuPont, the Fort DuPont Redevelopment and Preservation Corporation, and Delaware State Parks are presenting this program in partnership. Together, they create outdoor experiences that connect visitors with the natural and cultural resources of Fort DuPont.
There is no fee to attend, and parking is free. Please meet at the trailhead at Fort DuPont State Park in Delaware City.
We hope you will join us for a relaxed and engaging morning outdoors as we welcome the season and discover what is in bloom at Fort DuPont.

What Does it Mean to be a Delawarean? by Michele Anstine
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Delaware City Library, 250 5th St, Delaware City, DE, 19706, United States
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.

This 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.
This program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org.

The 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.
This 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.

This program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org

Allies for Justice: Delaware's Role in Brown v. Board of Education by Kathy Doyle
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Delaware City Library, 250 5th St, Delaware City, DE, 19706, United States
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.
This 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.
This program is made possible in part by Delaware Humanities. Learn more at dehumanities.org.
