Upcoming Events at Chief's Creole Cafe
Sat Mar 11, 9:00 AM - Sat Mar 11, 1:00 PM
901 22nd St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
Community: St Petersburg
Description
"One Of The Most Enlightening Events Of My Life" Local Residents Can Pedal Back In Time For A Lesson In Local Black History. Get Ready For One Of The Best St. Patricks Da In St. Petersburg.
Event Details
There Are Only 20 Spaces For Each Tour. Please Register At The Website Blackhistorybiketour.com. Eventbrite Registration Not Needed.
If You Do Register By Eb, You Most Send An Email To Blackhistorybt@gmail.com So Your Reservation Is Totally Confirmed.
An Eb Registration Without An Email Is An Incomplete Registration And A Space Is Not Saved.
Please Join The St. Petersburg Black History Bike Tour Facebook Group To Get The Latest On The Tour And For Notification Of Last Minute Openings.
This Free Tour Combines The Pleasure Of Biking, Sharing A Common Experience With Others And Learning The Fascinating History Of St. Petersburg's African American Residents Guided By Local Historian Josette Green.
In A 5 Mile Loop, The Tour Will Visit The Sites Where Black History Was Made Since The Beginning Of The City.
Stand On The Land, See The Sites And Learn About The Segregation And Experience That Has Continued Through The Years.. Josette Reveals The History Aided By Her Research, Photos, Stories From Those With Lived Experiences And Knowledge Of The Area.
The Bike Tour Is Followed By Lunch At Chief's Creole Cafe And A Talk By The Restaurant's Owner, Mr. B. Most Consider His Revealing Talk The Highlight Of The Experience. The Tour Is Sure To Expand One's Understanding Of Race Relations In This City And Evoke Continued Conversation.
Where Does The Group Meet? The Tour Begins And Ends In The Parking Lot Of Chief’s Creole Cafe At 901 22nd St. S. In St. Petersburg.
What Time Should I Arrive?
The Tour Will Start At 9:00 Am And Participants Are Encouraged To Arrive Early Enough To Have Time To Get The Bike And Self In Position For The Start Time.
Most Arrive By 8:45 Am. Bikers Are Greeted By A Volunteer To Sign In And Collect The Paper Waiver (Emailed The Week Prior.)
What Is The Schedule? The Bike Tour Travels A 5 Mile Loop And Returns To Chief’s Creole Cafe At Approximately 11:45 Am.
Lunch And Talk Follow With The Group Breaking Up Around 1:00/1:30 Pm. It Is A 4 Hour Immersive Experience.
About Lunch…. Lunch Is On A Lovely Outdoor New Orleans Courtyard. Once Everyone Orders, Mr. B. (Restaurant Owner) Will Delight The Group With A Talk About His Lived Experiences. Many Consider This The Highlight. The Restaurant Menu Is Available Online And Includes Vegetarian And Vegan Options.
I’m Not A Regular Bike Rider. Can I Come? Yes! There Is A Vehicle Option For Everyone. For Those That Bike Regularly And Own A Bike, A Manual Bike Works.
Experience Shows That This Tour Is Too Strenuous To Use A Manual Bike For Those That Don’t Regularly Bike Or Have Not For A Long Time.
In That Case, Please Use An Ebike Or Etrike (An Electric Cart With 2 Seats). Below Are Recommended Rental Companies That Deliver On Site And Provide Helmets.
Ebike: Bay E Bikes, 727-209-7230
Etrike: Day Tripping, 727-509-2964
What Should I Bring? Your Form Of Transport, A Helmet (A Must!) And The Signed Release Of Liability.
Also Bring Water And Sun Protection. Please No Earbuds, Headphones Or Music.
How Much Does It Cost?
Josette Provides This Tour As A Volunteer To Our Community And It Is Free. Donations Are Accepted. Lunch At Participant's Cost.
What About Bathroom Access?
There Is An Available Bathroom At The Starting Point And Then Another Around 10:45 Am.
What If I Need To Cancel Or Change Dates?
Please Be In Touch To Respect Josette's Volunteer Time And The Limited Space On The Tour.
Reminders:
A Helmet Is Required To Do The Tour.
A Signed Waiver Of Liability Is Required.
The Tour Is For Local Residents 13 And Older.
If You Do Register By Eb, You Most Send An Email To Blackhistorybt@gmail.com So Your Reservation Is Totally Confirmed.
An Eb Registration Without An Email Is An Incomplete Registration And A Space Is Not Saved.
Please Join The St. Petersburg Black History Bike Tour Facebook Group To Get The Latest On The Tour And For Notification Of Last Minute Openings.
This Free Tour Combines The Pleasure Of Biking, Sharing A Common Experience With Others And Learning The Fascinating History Of St. Petersburg's African American Residents Guided By Local Historian Josette Green.
In A 5 Mile Loop, The Tour Will Visit The Sites Where Black History Was Made Since The Beginning Of The City.
Stand On The Land, See The Sites And Learn About The Segregation And Experience That Has Continued Through The Years.. Josette Reveals The History Aided By Her Research, Photos, Stories From Those With Lived Experiences And Knowledge Of The Area.
The Bike Tour Is Followed By Lunch At Chief's Creole Cafe And A Talk By The Restaurant's Owner, Mr. B. Most Consider His Revealing Talk The Highlight Of The Experience. The Tour Is Sure To Expand One's Understanding Of Race Relations In This City And Evoke Continued Conversation.
Where Does The Group Meet? The Tour Begins And Ends In The Parking Lot Of Chief’s Creole Cafe At 901 22nd St. S. In St. Petersburg.
What Time Should I Arrive?
The Tour Will Start At 9:00 Am And Participants Are Encouraged To Arrive Early Enough To Have Time To Get The Bike And Self In Position For The Start Time.
Most Arrive By 8:45 Am. Bikers Are Greeted By A Volunteer To Sign In And Collect The Paper Waiver (Emailed The Week Prior.)
What Is The Schedule? The Bike Tour Travels A 5 Mile Loop And Returns To Chief’s Creole Cafe At Approximately 11:45 Am.
Lunch And Talk Follow With The Group Breaking Up Around 1:00/1:30 Pm. It Is A 4 Hour Immersive Experience.
About Lunch…. Lunch Is On A Lovely Outdoor New Orleans Courtyard. Once Everyone Orders, Mr. B. (Restaurant Owner) Will Delight The Group With A Talk About His Lived Experiences. Many Consider This The Highlight. The Restaurant Menu Is Available Online And Includes Vegetarian And Vegan Options.
I’m Not A Regular Bike Rider. Can I Come? Yes! There Is A Vehicle Option For Everyone. For Those That Bike Regularly And Own A Bike, A Manual Bike Works.
Experience Shows That This Tour Is Too Strenuous To Use A Manual Bike For Those That Don’t Regularly Bike Or Have Not For A Long Time.
In That Case, Please Use An Ebike Or Etrike (An Electric Cart With 2 Seats). Below Are Recommended Rental Companies That Deliver On Site And Provide Helmets.
Ebike: Bay E Bikes, 727-209-7230
Etrike: Day Tripping, 727-509-2964
What Should I Bring? Your Form Of Transport, A Helmet (A Must!) And The Signed Release Of Liability.
Also Bring Water And Sun Protection. Please No Earbuds, Headphones Or Music.
How Much Does It Cost?
Josette Provides This Tour As A Volunteer To Our Community And It Is Free. Donations Are Accepted. Lunch At Participant's Cost.
What About Bathroom Access?
There Is An Available Bathroom At The Starting Point And Then Another Around 10:45 Am.
What If I Need To Cancel Or Change Dates?
Please Be In Touch To Respect Josette's Volunteer Time And The Limited Space On The Tour.
Reminders:
A Helmet Is Required To Do The Tour.
A Signed Waiver Of Liability Is Required.
The Tour Is For Local Residents 13 And Older.
