Join ATHA, Sankofa Impact, and volunteers from the Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club for a commemorative bicycle tour of iconic historic sites, as we honor America’s semi-quincentennial in Prince George’s County as we explore the theme of “We the People.” 

WHEN: Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Patuxent River Park Pavilion, 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
FEE: TBD
LENGTH: Roughly 25 miles

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ABOUT THE RIDE

The United States Semiquincentennial is the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence which will occur on July 4, 2026. In 2023, Gov. Moore authorized the Maryland 250 Commission and charged it with developing, encouraging, and executing an inclusive observance of the 250th Anniversary that recognizes all Marylanders’ struggle for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before, during, and after the Revolution, and identified three themes - history, civics, and service. 

In Prince George’s County, Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA), the non-profit management entity of the county’s state-certified cultural tourism district, and PG Parks in the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission created PGC250.org to create a space for conversation and collaboration to spark ideas and partnerships to creatively illustrate and interpret our region’s contributions to American history. The theme for Prince George’s Commemoration is “We the People.”

As part of PGC250, ATHA, together with the Sankofa Impact and the Oxon Hill Bike and Trail Club, created a bicycle tour on Saturday, October 3 to learn about the vast array of iconic historic sites in rural Prince George’s County while enjoying a bicycle trip. The route includes such stops as Selby’s Landing, Columbia Airfield, Nottingham, St. Thomas’ Church and the Merkle Natural Resources Management Area. Riders will meet at the Patuxent River Park Pavilion and follow a specific route. Site leaders will greet riders at each stop to provide information about the history and significance of the sites. Refreshments will be provided at selected stops, and at the end of the tour, which will end with closing remarks.