Pop-up history display on bike trail in July

June 30, 2021

Photo of a bicyclist taking a rest near the remains of the roundhouse once standing in Kendall, taken around 1966 when the Elroy Sparta Bike Trail was still under development. Just one of several historic pictures to be featured in the 'Pop-Up History' display.

The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum, along with the Deke Slayton Memorial Space & Bicycle Museum in Sparta, are providing a "Pop-Up History: Along the Bike Trail" display at two Monroe County bike trailheads in July. The "Pop-Up History" display is a tabletop exhibition of historic photos and maps illustrating the story of America's first Rail-to-Trail bike trail. The display will also feature a trivia wheel game and provide cold treats for prizes. On Friday, July 2, the...

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