The rhythmic thunder of hooves, the flash of leather tack, and the unmistakable spirit of the Old West will return to Historic Folsom next week as the National Pony Express Association’s Annual Re-Ride charges into town. On Wednesday, June 11, at approximately 6:29 p.m., riders bearing the iconic leather mochila will arrive at the Folsom History Museum on Sutter Street, offering local residents a rare and thrilling opportunity to witness living history unfold right in the heart of town.
Departing earlier that day from Old Town Sacramento, the 2025 Pony Express Re-Ride begins its 1,966-mile journey across eight states, retracing the legendary route that once connected California to Missouri. Folsom marks one of the first public relay points on the trail, where spectators can watch a live mochila handoff—the ceremonial exchange of the mail pouch between riders—just as it was done over 160 years ago.