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The 250 Ride

Delaware Italian American Foundation

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The 250 Ride
  • Beginning with Interdenominational Prayer at Christ Episcopal Church, Dover (see website for other locations)
    523 State Street
    Dover, Delaware 19901
  • See website for details

The 250 Ride reenacts Caesar Rodney’s historic overnight journey from Dover, Delaware, to Philadelphia in July of 1776, when he traveled by carriage through the night to cast Delaware’s deciding vote for American independence. In that same spirit, The 250 Ride—an initiative of the Delaware Italian American Foundation—also honors the Unheard Voices of the Revolution, individuals whose contributions helped shape the founding of our nation but were long overlooked. Through reenactment, community engagement, and continued education, this effort brings to life the full history of every hero of the Revolution.

Event schedule:

  • June 12, 2026 | 11am
    Interdenominational Prayer
    Christ Church
    Dover, Delaware
  • June 12, 2026 | 6pm
    250 Ride Gala (Ticketed Event)
    Thousand Acre Farms
    Middletown, Delaware
  • June 13, 2026 | 12 Noon
    Separation Day Parade
    ​Delaware St. / Parade Route
    Historic New Castle, DE
  • June 13, 2026 | 6pm
    Caesar Rodney Arrives
    Independence Hall
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania