Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery

Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery The Friends of the African Union Church Cemetery was founded in 1996 by a group of concerned citizens.

We research the social history of Polktown, a free Black village just outside Delaware City. In Delaware City, Delaware lies an unheralded bit of American history โ€“ an unmarked cemetery containing the remains of generations of African-American people from our area. This cemetery is the burial place of 5 members of the US Colored Troops who served bravely on the side of the Union in the Civil War.

It is our mission to restore this cemetery, and to tell the story of the mostly forgotten people who lived, died, and were buried there.

08/23/2026

One more summer concert is on the way.

Join Friends Of Fort DuPont on Friday, Aug. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m. for Fort Folk Fest featuring Paul and Begoรฑa.

Bring a chair, gather with friends and neighbors, and enjoy an evening of live music on the Parade Grounds.

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08/19/2026

14th Annual ๐Ÿšฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป๐˜€ ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐Ÿšฒ Saturday, 9/12 9AM
๐˜‹๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ธ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ โ€ข ๐˜๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ค ๐˜•๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ ๐˜Š๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ โ€ข ๐˜™๐˜ช๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ž๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ฎ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ โ€ข ๐˜Š๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ข๐˜ฑ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ ๐˜Š๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ, ๐˜”๐˜‹

The River Towns Ride & Festival provides riders the opportunity to visit 4 historic riverfronts while earning medals based on distance completed and a post-ride reception at Dolly Spankerโ€˜s in Delaware City overlooking the Delaware River!

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๐˜œ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ "FB26" ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ $10 ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง๐˜ง ๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ!

Fort DuPont has played an important role in the history of the Delaware River and our community.
07/29/2026

Fort DuPont has played an important role in the history of the Delaware River and our community.

Fort DuPont was built to protect the Delaware River.

On Saturday, Aug. 1, at 6 p.m., you can learn how that mission shaped the Fort and the surrounding region.

Join Delaware State Parks for a guided Battery Hike exploring the history of coastal defense and the role Fort DuPont played for generations.

Wear waterproof shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain.

The program is free! To register, please call 302-601-6382, or email Jake at [email protected].

Looking for an interesting local history program?Join the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware for a screening of First Peopl...
07/29/2026

Looking for an interesting local history program?

Join the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware for a screening of First People. First State: Cheswold's American Indian Community, a new documentary exploring the history and heritage of Delaware's Native community.

The event includes a welcome from Chief Dennis Coker, a brief discussion of the film's creation, a screening of the 48-minute documentary, and a Q&A session.

Registration is free. Learn more and register here: : https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/17131306

We're happy to share this opportunity with those interested in Delaware history.

Join us for a film screening of a new documentary: First People. First State: Cheswold's American Indian Community, a new documentary developed by the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware!

Register here: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/17131306

The event will include a welcome from Chief Dennis Coker and a brief overview of the film's creation, a screening of the 48-minute-long film, and a Q&A.

Looking for something to do tonight?Our friends at Friends of Fort DuPont invite you to Fort Folk Fest featuring the tal...
07/24/2026

Looking for something to do tonight?

Our friends at Friends of Fort DuPont invite you to Fort Folk Fest featuring the talented Crys Matthews! Enjoy an evening of live folk music, community, and summer fun in Delaware City.

Bring a friend, a chair or blanket, and enjoy a great night of music!

๐ŸŽถ Tonight Crys Matthews takes the stage at Fort Folk Fest!

Come out to Fort DuPont for an evening of live folk music, community, and summer fun in Delaware City. Bring a friend, settle in, and enjoy an artist whose songs are made to be heard live.

07/22/2026

Every building has a story.

This walk helps bring those stories to life. Join Delaware State Parks on Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m. for a guided History Walk exploring Fort DuPont's evolution from a military installation to the community we know today.

Walk the grounds with a park historian and discover the people, places, and events that helped shape the Fort.

The program is free! To register, please call 302-601-6382, or email Jake at [email protected].

07/21/2026

๐ŸŽถ Fort Folk Fest returns this Friday, July 24, with acclaimed singer-songwriter Crys Matthews at Fort DuPont!

Join us in Delaware City for an evening of live folk music, powerful songwriting, and the kind of welcoming community atmosphere that makes Fort Folk Fest so special. Make your plans, invite a friend, and come experience live music at the Fort.

07/17/2026

Looking for things to do in Delaware City this summer and fall?

The City's July-August newsletter is packed with community events, including library programs, Fort DuPont activities, Delaware City Day planning, and more.

Of special interest:
โ€ข Dr. Abdullah Muhammad's "History of Chattel Slavery" workshop (July 25)
โ€ข Jacob Miller's Civil War prisoner exchange presentation (July 20)
โ€ข Fort Folk Fest concerts
โ€ข Delaware City Day volunteer opportunities

Be sure to check out the full newsletter for details.

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