UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences Inc.

What is UGR3DAY?

Six years ago, what began as a walk turned into a movement. A dozen women—my friends, my sisters—joined me on a 52-mile journey along the Underground Railroad. We weren’t just retracing footsteps; we were reclaiming history. We brought our full selves—our heritage, our stories, our laughter and tears—and laid them alongside the paths freedom seekers once walked. That journey changed us. It awakened something in me.I didn’t set out to start a business. I set out to connect people to stories that matter. As I continued researching, I realized how much history was hidden in plain sight—especially in the free Black communities of Delaware. And I knew I couldn’t keep these discoveries to myself. That is when the UGR3DAY walk became UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences Inc.

Time Travel With Us!

UGR3DAY offers immersive, fun experiences that connect with historic stories of freedom escapes and the lesser-known tales of the Underground Railroad. We celebrate the faith, resilience and creativity of the FREE and enslaved participants, Quakers and Underground agents of other faiths. We explore the landscapes, historic homes, waterways, organizations and diverse network of people who supported it.

WSKG PBS Documentary: North to Freedom

Discover the stories of resilience and the collaborative network of Underground Railroad agents who assisted them. The film was produced by award-winning director, Brian Frey. Dionne Patterson of UGR3DAY is honored to be a part of this documentary.

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Dionne Patterson interviewed by Frederick Murphy of History Before Us.

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Historic Trails
Urban Landmarks
Waterway Escapes
School Events

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Some of our original 52 mile walkers.

Native Birds on a Freedom Route

Birding on Underground

Where they walked

Philadelphia Underground History

Marshmallow Roasting On the Underground

After a trail walk through Blackbird State Forest, a landmark on the Harriet Tubman Byway, our time travelers were greeted with a warm fire on a cold autumn day, and chocolate stuffed marshmallows. Thank you Blackbird State Forest for the invitation to partner!

Corn Doll Workshop

We time traveled through the hands of enslaved women.

UGR3DAY

UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences Inc. was established in 2019 through a 52 mile walk on the Underground Railroad that was done in celebration of “Conductor Dee’s” birthday. Along with 11 friends, they walked through Central Delaware, Northern Delaware and Kennett Square, PA. Dionne Patterson, a.k.a. “Conductor Dee” knew from the beginning that she wanted it to be more than a walk. Her vision was to have it be an experience, and an experience it was. That walk, often regarded as life changing by its participants, was the start of UGR3DAY.

See our first walk!