MISSOURI NEWS ARCHIVE
News-Press NOW — St. Joseph begins renovations to historic Pony Express Monument
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An iconic symbol of St. Joseph’s history is getting a much-anticipated tune-up today in the form of a brand new statue base. Read More……
News-Press Now — Museum prepares for 165th anniversary of Pony Express Mail Service
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kq2.com — Pony Express Museum receives new artifact
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Every year it seems like the Pony Express Museum is receiving a new artifact or piece of history, and to start 2025, the museum received its first donation. Recently, Suzanne Lehr of Voices of the Past, gifted an original photo of James Benjamin “Bean” Hamilton who was an original Pony Express Rider. … Continued
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kq2.com — Pony Express rider carries Santa letters from Felix Park to the post office
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The Pony Express accepted Santa letters at Felix Park before sending them off with a rider to the post office. Read More….
News-Press Now — City taking steps to repair, preserve Pony Express Monument
After more than 85 years, Mother Nature is beginning to take a toll on a longtime centerpiece of Downtown and symbol of St. Joseph’s history. The Pony Express Monument has welcomed residents to Downtown St. Joseph on Frederick Avenue since it was first constructed in 1938, but decades of exposure are causing the massive granite … Continued
Missouri Farmer Today — Pony Express Museum shows power of connection
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — On an April day in 1860, the first Pony Express rider left the stables in St. Joseph, rode past cheering crowds, crossed the Missouri River on a ferry, then headed west with the mail in his saddle. Ten days later, after a relay of riders and horses spanning nearly 2,000 miles, … Continued
History comes to life as the Pony Express rides again from St. Joseph
History came to life in front of the historic Patee House museum, the original home of the Pony Express, as the historic mail system rode again. People from near and far celebrated and sent off three riders to kick off the Pony Express re-ride, recreating the historic journey made from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, … Continued
History comes to life as the Pony Express rides again from St. Joseph
History came to life in front of the historic Patee House museum, the original home of the Pony Express, as the historic mail system rode again. People from near and far celebrated and sent off three riders to kick off the Pony Express re-ride, recreating the historic journey made from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, … Continued
Pony Express Riders ‘hit the road’ for 164th annual Re-Ride
Hundreds gathered at the Patee House on Monday afternoon for the official kick-off of the annual National Pony Express Association’s Re-Ride. Read More…