CALIFORNIA NEWS ARCHIVE
[Georgetown Gazette] Local rides Pony Express Re-ride
The National Pony Express Association recently conducted its an annual re-ride duplicating the original Pony Express trail and Divide resident Kelly Turney participated. Here she generously gives readers an inside look at the event: “Getting involved with Pony Express has long been a bucket list activity for me. My friend Cheryl invited me to join … Continued
[Folsom Times] PONY EXPRESS RE-RIDE SPURS APPLAUSE IN HISTORIC FOLSOM
The echoes of the Old West came alive in Historic Folsom Wednesday evening as the thunder of hooves and the clatter of horseshoes signaled the arrival of the National Pony Express Association’s Annual Re-Ride. After a delayed departure from Sacramento earlier in the day, the rider and horse trotted into town just after 7:30 p.m., … Continued
[South Tahoe Now] Pony Express National Re-Ride brings historic journey to Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Pony Express only lasted 18 months, from 1860-1861, but its history continues to be shared through the annual re-ride between Sacramento, California, and St. Joseph, Missouri. The 2025 round-the-clock 1,966-mile horseback relay departs from Old Sacramento on Wednesday, June 11 at 2 p.m., and it will end in St. … Continued
[Folsom Times] NATIONAL PONY EXPRESS RE-RIDE TO STOP IN HISTORIC FOLSOM
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 … Continued
[Morgan Hill Freedom Fest] Pony Express Rides Again
In honor of the highly anticipated 150th celebration, Freedom Fest is absolutely thrilled to announce a very special opportunity for both kids and adults alike. Each and every year, dedicated pony express riders transport around 1,000 pieces of mail along the historic original pony express route, which spans an impressive 1,800 miles and crosses through … Continued
[Mountain Democrat] Pony Express annual Re-Ride departs Sac
On Wednesday, June 11 the thunder of hooves and the spirit of the old west return to Old Town Sacramento as the 2025 Pony Express Annual Re-Ride sets off on its 1,966-mile journey to St. Joseph, Mo. Organized by the National Pony Express Association, the Re-Ride is a 10-day, 24-hour-a-day horseback relay reenacting the legendary … Continued
[Mountain Democrat] – CA – Saddle up for history
The annual re-ride of the historic Pony Express mail service will be conducted June 10-21 by the National Pony Express Association. The event, celebrating 165 years of “the Pony,” will start in Sacramento and end in St. Joseph, Mo., traveling west to east this year. Personal letters and Commemorative letters will be carried in a … Continued
Independent Voice — Bank of Stockton Installs Pony Express Monument
…..The Pony Express Bronze, crafted by Scott Rogers of Scott Rogers Sculpting, was installed on Feb. 11. Inspired by Silveyville’s halfway house monument, the 80% life-sized Pony Express Rider, according to Brusa, captures Dixon’s historic contribution connecting the continental East to West due to the California Gold Rush…… Read More….
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South Tahoe Now — Ponies and their riders go through Lake Tahoe during 2,000 mile 46th annual Pony Express Re-ride
The 2024 Pony Express Re-ride has concluded after riders rode into Old Sacramento on Thursday, June 27 at 4:30 p.m. The journey was just as the original riders did from 1860-1861, 10 days and almost 2,000 miles to deliver mail from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California. Read More..
Folsom Times — PONY EXPRESS RE-RIDE BRINGS HISTORY TO LIFE IN FOLSOM AGAIN
The National Pony Express is riding once again along its historic trail, just before noon on Thursday, the re-ride made its way through Folsom, where riders were greeted by spectators who gathered outside of the Folsom History Museum to see history re-enacted. Read more…