The Maurice Shockley Scholarship Fund was created in memory of our long time friend of Delaware Friends of Folk.

Maurice, who passed away in 2008, was frequently seen at our pick-ins and performed at the very first “ Fall Fling ”, later renamed the “Delmarva Folk Festival". A virtual encyclopedia of old-time music, Maurice was also a staple at the Eastern Shore Bluegrass Association’s monthly events as a longtime member of the “Kitchen Pickers”.

In his memory, Maurice’s family choose to honor his life by helping those whom would like to learn guitar or another stringed music instrument to carry on the tradition of folk music in the region.

Donations may be made online under our donation button on the home page or you may mail to:

Delaware Friends of folk

C/O John Kidd

275 Simms Woods Rd.

Dover, De. 19901