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Delaware Freedom Ride 2023

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Delaware Freedom Ride 2023

June 17, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

The 3rd Annual Delaware Freedom Ride: A Juneteenth Celebration!

Join Delaware Greenways and Urban Bike Project for a 15-mile bicycle ride as we retrace the path of the Underground Railroad through New Castle County along a portion of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway.

Prior to the start of the ride, the New Castle Court House will be open.  We encourage you to visit the Court Room where the Garrett-Hunn trial was held, watch a dramatization of the Garrett-Hunn trial in the Teleduction video Whispers of Angels, view their exhibit on the Underground Railroad and other highlights of Black History in Delaware.  Museum admission is free. New Castle Court House History – Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs – State of Delaware

At 10:30 the ride will begin and follow the Jack Markell Trail to Wilmington, stopping along the way to hear stories of key individuals in the historic fight for Black liberation in Delaware. These stories are shared through our virtual Honoring Delaware’s Freedom Seekers Story Map.

We’ve added another location on the route to visit this year. You’ll hear about a wrong being made right, as best it can, importantly respecting and remembering individuals from long ago.

The one-way ride concludes at Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park in Wilmington. Riders who are comfortable riding the return trip on the trail themselves are encouraged to spend time enjoying the Wilmington Riverfront. An optional group return trip to New Castle leaves after a 15 minute rest at the Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park.

This ride is free and open to all ages. The route follows a paved multi-use path, with short stretches on low traffic roads. Please no training wheels or strider bikes. Young people who are not comfortable riding on their own or who cannot maintain a consistent pace should be attached to a parent or guardian (via child trailer, tag-along bike, or child seat). Helmets are required for all.  (If you do not have a helmet and would like to participate in the ride, please let us know).

We hope you’ll join us for this special rides

Registration closes at 11:59pm on Thursday 6/15.

Visit the Delaware Juneteenth Association’s website to view additional events taking place to honor and celebrate Juneteenth!

Delaware Freedom Ride:
A Juneteenth Celebration

DATE: Saturday, June 17th
TIME: 10:30am – 12:30pm
START: New Castle Courthouse Museum, 211 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE (Google Maps)
DISTANCE: 15 miles round trip
COST: FREE. but registration is required.
 
Please note, HELMETS ARE REQUIRED for all riders.

Juneteenth Introduction

Did you know the oldest Delaware Juneteenth celebration was begun in 1994 by Bernie Wilson, the founder of the Delaware Juneteenth Association? Watch this video to learn more.  Additional information about Delaware’s pivotal role in the history of the Underground Railroad, can be found by on the Harriet Tubman Byway website and by viewing the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Story Map.

Details

Date:
June 17, 2023
Time:
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Event Categories:
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Website:
https://www.delawaregreenways.org/delaware-freedom-ride-2023

Venue

New Castle Courthouse Museum
211 Delaware Street
New Castle, 19720

Organizers

Urban Bike Project
Delaware Greenways

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