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SUMMARY:Native Flora Walk: Summer Colors
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome explore the Fort’s landscape as summer flowers and native plants come into full display. This guided walk is a fun and easy way to connect with nature\, enjoy the season\, and experience a different side of Fort DuPont. Whether you love plants or simply want a peaceful morning walk in a historic setting\, all are welcome. \nBe sure to bring bug spray\, wear comfortable shoes\, and come ready to enjoy the colors of summer. This event is free and open to the public.  In partnership with Delaware State Parks.
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/native-flora-walk-summer-colors/
LOCATION:Fort DuPont State Park\, Old Battery Ln\, Delaware City\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Nature & Outdoors
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SUMMARY:ShakesBeer at Fort DuPont
DESCRIPTION: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 the Bard in a relaxed outdoor setting. Beer will be provided by Bellefonte Brewing Company\, adding a local touch to this unique night of performance and fellowship. More information on this year’s featured play will be announced soon.
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/shakesbeer-fort-dupont-2026/
LOCATION:Fort DuPont Pavilion\, 2546 Colter Road\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Nature & Outdoors
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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.
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:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:Fort Folk Fest featuring Tal Naccarato
DESCRIPTION: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 Folk Fest is presented by the Friends of Fort DuPont in partnership with Delaware Friends of Folk. \nThis program is supported in part\, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts\, A state agency\, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/fort-folk-fest-tal-naccarato-2026/
LOCATION:Fort DuPont Pavilion\, 2546 Colter Road\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Free,Live Music,Nature & Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T160000
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SUMMARY:Spring Sonnet Stroll with DelShakes
DESCRIPTION: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 historic setting of the Fort\, this one-of-a-kind event promises an engaging and memorable evening that is both creative and immersive.  To finish it off\, we will gather for a final scene of Midsummer Madness. \nFeaturing scenes from A Midsummer Night’s Dream\, As You Like It\, and Romeo and Juliet. \nGet your tickets at DelShakes.org. \n 
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/spring-sonnet-stroll-with-delshakes/
LOCATION:Fort DuPont\, Old Battery Ln\, Delaware City\, DE\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Free,Nature & Outdoors
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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.
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:Native Flora Walk: Spring Bloom
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLarry 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. \nFriends 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. \nThere is no fee to attend\, and parking is free. Please meet at the trailhead at Fort DuPont State Park in Delaware City. \nWe 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.
URL:https://friendsoffortdupont.org/events/native-flora-walk-spring-bloom/
LOCATION:Fort DuPont State Park\, Old Battery Ln\, Delaware City\, 19706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free,Nature & Outdoors
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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
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.
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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