Lookout Drive, Wilmington DE
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
đââïž Inaugural Race Date
Join us on April 19th for the Inaugural Mt. Salem in Rockford Park - Jesus 5K.
âȘ Historical Background
Mt. Salem Church grew out of a community Sunday School movement. Before any public schools, starting in 1814 or 1815, the Brandywine Manufacturersâ Sunday School program of reading, writing, and ciphering along with Bible lessons was first conducted on the floor of a mill and then in its own building at the DuPont Powder Works.
- Transition: As public education became available the Brandywine Manufacturerâs Sunday School evolved into four Christian congregations.
- Formation: In 1841, St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church (President Bidenâs Church) was formed, dropping out of the Sunday School.
- Establishment: Mt. Salem Methodist Church was founded in 1847, leaving the Sunday School movement.
- Closure: Finally, in 1856, the Brandywine Manufacturersâ Sunday School closed as Christ Episcopal Church opened for its people.
đ Race Location
The race will take place at Lookout Drive, Wilmington, DE.
đ Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Mount Salem in Rockford Park - Jesus 5K.
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