Sep 21 Saturday
The Second Annual Black Towns of Oklahoma Bike Tour!
At one time there were 50 Black Towns in Oklahoma before statehood. Currently, 13 Black Towns remain. The goal of this tour is to educate our community about the incredible history of our state, some of it good, some bad, but it is our history. We also hope to raise some funds to support the Black Towns that are part of the course (Tullahassee, Redbird, and Taft).
The South route visits Summit, and Rentieville. Rentieville is the home of the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame. Across the street from the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame is the Honey Springs Battle, Museum. The historic battle for the Texas Road was fought in July 1863. Where the first Black Kansas Regiment held off the Confederates outnumbered 2-1. This is a must-see site.
There will be a hospitality tent where you can relax, and enjoy the food from local vendors. Important info:
GPS bike computers are encouraged
The tour will start and end in Muskogee, OK and we will have signage marking the courses.The 25-mile and 40-mile routes are out and shuttle back to the start. The 25-mile route travels to Tullahassee and Red Bird. You will be picked up at Red Bird and returned to the Start / Finish. The 45-mile route travels to Tullahassee, Red Bird, and Taft. You will be picked up in Taft and returned to the Start / Finish.The 60-mile route travels to Tullahassee, Red Bird, and Taft with the cyclist riding back to the Start / Finish.The 25-mile South route travels to Summit and Rentieville. You will take the Shuttle back to the Start / Finish. The 50-mile South route is the same as the 25-mile South. The riders will return to the Start/Finish on the reverse route you rode in on.
Welcoming Week celebrates unity in the U.S., bringing together neighbors of all backgrounds to build stronger connections and communities. Join YWCA Tulsa for a FREE family field day in Celebration of National Welcoming Week 2024! Enjoy activities for kids of all ages, food trucks, music, story time with the Tulsa Public Library and more!!