Hitching into History on America's 250th

Hitching into History on America's 250th is an event running from June 21st to July 4th, 2026, where participants tag along with Steve Manis, a 79-year-old world traveler, to experience hitchhiking across America from the Golden Gate to the Statue of Liberty to benefit Highlander: The Movement School.

The event is designed for people who want to rediscover the lost art of hitchhiking and experience the essence of travel while supporting a cause, as Steve Manis states that generosity is about how much you give of however little you have.

To join the experience, individuals must tag along with Steve Manis during the specified dates in 2026, allowing them to discover or rediscover the United States through this largely lost art of hitchhiking.

The event specifically benefits Highlander: The Movement School, aligning with the philosophy that generosity is not about the amount given but the spirit behind giving, even when resources are scarce.

Steve Manis, a 79-year-old world traveler, leads the journey, drawing on his personal history and his father's involvement in the Civil Rights Movement to personalize the experience of addressing historical wrongs.

The route covers major landmarks from the Golden Gate to the Statue of Liberty, providing a comprehensive view of America's 250th Anniversary celebrations through the lens of hitchhiking.

The event is scheduled to take place between June 21st and July 4th, 2026, coinciding with the national celebration of America's 250th Anniversary.

The event is located across the United States, moving from the West Coast at the Golden Gate to the East Coast at the Statue of Liberty, covering a vast geographical span.

The event aims to benefit Highlander: The Movement School, an organization connected to Steve Manis's father's history with the Civil Rights Movement and the Highlander Folk School.

Steve Manis references a quote from his book 'Sifted Sands' to emphasize the theme of generosity, stating that it is not about the quantity given but the spirit behind the giving.

The event is tied to the 250th Anniversary of America, leveraging the historical significance of the date to draw participants back to the road for a unique travel experience.

The event is led by Steve Manis, who at 79 years old is described as a world traveler allowing the anniversary to draw him back to the road for a personal discovery of the United States.

The event is structured around a documentary and song lyrics project that addresses the wrong of segregation, personalizing the history through Steve Manis's father's experiences.

The official website of Hitching into History on America's 250th is hitchingintohistory.com.

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