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St. Petersburg

Black History Bike Tour

2023 TOUR DATES

April 1

April 22

May 20

Sept. 23

About Us

ABOUT US

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Josette Green, Founder and Historian of the St. Petersburg (FL) Black History Bike Tour.

Read more about Josette and the volunteer team.

Have you ever had an energy so powerful come bursting through you that you couldn’t not act on it? That was the energy behind the creation of the St. Petersburg (FL) Black History Bike Tour. Historian Josette Green knew she had to do it when she saw firsthand the impact of teaching this history as a docent at a local museum’s civil rights exhibit in 2020.

 

The bike tour is a 4-hour, FREE, immersive experience partnered with Chief’s Creole Cafe. Led by Josette, it takes participants to the actual locations where history began for St. Petersburg’s African American residents. The history reveals an understanding of the systemic racism in our city today.

 

The tour is followed by lunch at Chief’s Creole Cafe and a talk by Mr. Elihu Brayboy (Mr. B) sharing his lived experiences. Participants say it is “eye-opening” and “life-changing.”

The free public tour is available on limited dates September to May for individuals and nonprofit groups. For-profit companies and private personal groups can book separate tours for a fee by contacting Josette directly.

Each tour begins at 9:00 a.m. at Chief’s Creole Cafe at 901 22nd St. S. in St. Petersburg, FL. The tour covers a 5-mile loop riding vigorously on level land. A helmet is required.

 

See the Upcoming Tours section below for dates and links to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!

SCENES FROM THE TOUR

TOUR REVIEWS

We learned so much about the history of St. Petersburg. Josette is truly an experienced historian who has a passion for her work. I highly recommend it!

Michelle

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • Black History Bike Tour (FULL)
    Sat, Mar 25
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
    Mar 25, 9:00 AM
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
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  • Black History Bike Tour
    Sat, Apr 01
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
    Apr 01, 9:00 AM EDT
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
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  • Black History Bike Tour (Waitlist)
    Sat, Apr 22
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
    Apr 22, 9:00 AM EDT
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
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  • Black History Bike Tour
    Sat, May 20
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
    May 20, 9:00 AM EDT
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
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  • Black History Bike Tour
    Sat, Sep 23
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
    Sep 23, 9:00 AM
    901 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712, USA
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Reservations are required. Please complete a separate RSVP for each person in your group. Thanks!

Contact Us

CONTACT US

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