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In the summer of 1776, the fate of independence hung in the balance. When the Continental Congress prepared to vote on independence, Delaware’s delegation was divided. Caesar Rodney, then in Dover, was urgently needed to break the tie. With time running out, Rodney set out immediately, traveling through severe weather and darkness to reach Philadelphia as quickly as possible. After an exhausting overnight journey, he arrived in time to cast the decisive vote that allowed Del

Before the journey begins, the 250 Ride opens with a Reconciliation Prayer in Dover — a moment of reflection acknowledging the enslavement of Black people and the contradiction between the ideals of liberty and the realities present at the nation’s founding. This pause recognizes that independence was declared in a world where freedom was unevenly granted and often denied. It honors the lives, labor, and humanity of those whose voices were excluded even as a new nation was

The beer will be available at both First State Brewing Company locations — Middletown and Rehoboth Beach — and distributed at retail locations throughout Delaware. While brewed locally, the collaboration supports a broader mission that spans state lines, culminating in the historic reenactment journey from Dover to Philadelphia — a tribute to one of the most consequential rides in American history.

Behind this effort stands the Delaware Italian American Foundation (DIAF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to preserving heritage, elevating overlooked voices, and producing meaningful public events that connect communities through history.

The carriage used for the 250 Ride was purchased by the campaign from Shady Lane Wagons in New Holland, Pennsylvania — a nationally respected builder of traditional wagons and carriages. Shady Lane Wagons is known for its craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to traditional construction, with people traveling from across the country to purchase carriages from their shop. The 250 Ride is proud to support a local Pennsylvania business whose work aligns with the

The 250 Ride is proud to announce that Luigi Ciuffetelli of Luigi Ciuffetelli Photography has been named the Official Photographer of The Unheard Voices of the Revolution — the educational portrait initiative designed to bring overlooked figures of America’s founding era into powerful modern focus.

To help capture the energy, emotion, and scale of this once-in-a-generation event, 250Ride.org is proud to partner with Steve Magee Photography as a member of our official event and reenactment photography team.