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 through train and boat rides, nature trails, urban walks, seminars, workshops, and school programs.

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 of PBS station WSKG of Vestal, N.Y. Dionne Patterson, CEO/Founder of UGR3DAY collaborated as a content expert and is featured as a storyteller in this documentary.

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Camp Conductor Training

Camp Conductor Training: An Immersive Underground Railroad Experience

Bring history to life through story, nature, food, and fellowship!

Our signature Camp Conductor Training is a 3-day immersive experience where your group learns how to incorporate elements of the Underground Railroad into meaningful outdoor and community programs.

This experience is ideal for:

• Educators & K–12 programs

• Museums & historic sites

• Youth leaders & after-school programs

• Church groups & community organizations

• Friend groups planning unique celebrations or retreatsParticipants learn how to integrate:

✔️ Historic and heritage-based foods

✔️ Outdoor skills rooted in freedom-seeking journeys

✔️ Team-building activities inspired by real routes and stories

✔️ Storytelling techniques that center strength, community, and resilience

✔️ Nature knowledge that connects past and present

We just certified eight new Camp Conductors, and your group could be next!

📩 Contact Conductor Dee to book a private training or schedule a custom immersive experience.

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Ancestral Rag Doll Making

Exploration of Freedom Routes

Underground Railroad Inspired Food

Coffee Tasting: A Taste of the Underground

Workbook Training

We time traveled through the hands of enslaved women.

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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

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.

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