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On Saturday, May 2 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, 250Ride.org will bring its mission of immersive storytelling to life at the Biggs Museum of American Art during the annual Dover Days Festival. As Dover transforms into a vibrant reflection of the 18th century, visitors will have the rare opportunity to step inside the museum and meet two of Delaware’s most important historical figures, Caesar Rodney and Jacob Broom, portrayed as living history interpreters.

A Delaware native, Broom was not a soldier charging into battle or a fiery orator commanding attention. Instead, he was a builder, a surveyor, and a man deeply involved in shaping the physical and civic foundation of a new nation. His work helped define infrastructure, land, and governance at a time when the colonies were transforming into something entirely new. Yet today, his name is far less recognized than many of his contemporaries. That is precisely why his story matt

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, 250Ride.org has partnered with First State Brewing Company to introduce Liberty Lager, the official commemorative beer of the 250 Ride Reenactment. This collaboration brings together history, craftsmanship, and community, honoring Delaware’s pivotal role in America’s founding while building momentum toward the June 12–13 reenactment of Caesar Rodney’s historic ride.

Caesar Rodney stands as one of Delaware’s most iconic figures of the American Revolution, remembered for his historic overnight ride from Dover to Philadelphia in July of 1776. Arriving just in time to cast the deciding vote for independence, Rodney helped secure unanimity among the colonies—an act that would shape the course of American history.

The live reenactment of Caesar Rodney’s legendary 1776 journey will launch from Dover, Delaware in the early afternoon of June 12. By 12:00 noon on June 13, the horse-drawn carriage carrying Rodney will arrive in Historic New Castle, where Separation Day festivities will already be underway. At noon, Caesar Rodney and fellow reenactors representing the Unheard Voices of the Revolution will take part in the annual parade.

250Ride.org, in partnership with First State Brewing Company, will host its first public event leading up to the historic Caesar Rodney reenactment with a Beer Release & Kickoff Party celebrating the launch of the official 250 Ride Commemorative Beer. The event will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Thursday, April 30, at First State Brewing Company’s Middletown location, marking a major milestone for the campaign—bringing together community, history, and storytelling in

On the evening of June 12, 2026, the 250 Ride journey continues at one of Delaware’s most unique and scenic venues—the 250 Ride Gala at Thousand Acre Farm. Set against a stunning waterfront backdrop in Middletown, this special event offers guests the rare opportunity to step directly into the living story of America’s founding—where history is not simply remembered, but experienced in real time.

On Friday, June 12, 2026, the 250 Ride will begin from one of Delaware’s most meaningful landmarks — Christ Church on The Green in Dover. This gathering marks the official launch of the two-day reenactment of Caesar Rodney’s historic ride to Philadelphia, a journey that helped shape American independence and unite a divided colony at a pivotal moment in history.

As Delaware prepares to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the team behind 250Ride.org are excited to be in attendance at the upcoming “Celebrate Delaware” black-tie event hosted by Delaware 250 at the historic Hotel Du Pont.

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.