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KCLY Kansas – Marysville Pony Express Museum Horse Barn Receiving Needed Restoration

A major restoration project has begun on the historic 1859 stone horse barn at the Pony Express Museum in Marysville, with completion expected by August. Led by BHS Construction of Manhattan, the project involves replacing deteriorated masonry using historically accurate mortar. Funding includes $100,000 grants from both the Kansas Department of Commerce and the Heritage … Continued

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RV Travel – RVing the historic route of the Pony Express

On a recent trip back home to eastern Missouri from western Colorado, we stopped at the Interstate 76 – Julesburg, Colorado, rest stop. We were greeted by an amazing Pony Express statue. The birth of a legend In the early 1860s, the United States was rapidly expanding westward. Communication across vast distances was a major … Continued

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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

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The Pony Express Rides Again, Pa rider shares how she got involved

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The Carmichael-Times — Pony Express Re-Ride from Sacramento to St. Joseph

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – The Annual Re-Ride of the historic Pony Express mail service will be conducted from June 11 through June 21 by the National Pony Express Association (NPEA).    Read More….

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The Record-Courier — Letters for annual Pony Express Re-ride due by May 1

The annual Pony Express Re-ride starts in Old Sacramento on June 11 and should arrive in Genoa the following afternoon. The relay across the country from Sacramento to Missouri carries a pouch of actual letters across the county, paid for at the 1860 price of $5.   Read More….

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Sheridan Media — NewsHistory: Pony Express Part 2

The Pony Express was in operation for only 18 months, but it has captured our imagination for over 100 years. Daring young riders and fleet horses galloping full speed across the plains, braving dangerous weather, hostile Indians and road agents to get the U.S. Mail through.  Read More…..

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North Platte Post — Pony Express Re-Ride Sacramento to St. Joseph, June 11-21, 2025

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Chadron Radio — Pony Express Re-Ride Sacramento to St. Joseph, June 11-21, 2025

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NPS.Gov — New program manager selected for NPS Regions 6, 7, 8 National Trails Office

SANTA FE, N.M. – The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Patrick Malone as program manager of Region 6, 7 and 8 National Trails Office. In this role, Malone will administer………..Pony Express National Historic Trail……… Read More…..