NEBRASKA NEWS ARCHIVE
2017
The 2017 Pony Express Re-Ride Makes It’s Way Through Nebraska.
South of Gothenburg on the 96 Ranch sits the well preserved, original Gothenburg Midway Pony Express Station. This was the sight of one of the hand-offs during the 2017 National Pony Express Re-Ride. Just before taking off, riders gathered at the sight to sign the mochila that carries over a thousand letters. Read more ….
Keeping The Pony Express Alive In Nebraska
Riders set out across Jefferson County on Tuesday, riding from the southeast corner of the county to the Thayer County Line, as part of a ride to keep the memory of the Pony Express alive and well. Dean Atkin, National President of the Pony Express Association, stopped at Rock Creek Station to see the hand … Continued
Riders recreate historic Pony Express
This week, history enthusiasts are traveling half way across the country to recreate the Pony Express. The mail system from 1860 was a horse–relay mail delivery system spanning about 2,000 miles from Missouri to California. It changed the way America communicated between the east and the west. Read more ….
Pony Express gallops to bring history back to life
KEARNEY — As the sun rose this morning east of Fort Kearny State Historical Park, horses and riders from central Nebraska gathered in anticipation of taking their turns in an event to carry the mail by horseback on the St. Joseph, Mo., to Sacramento, Calif., route made famous by the Pony Express. Read more ….
Triumph and Tragedy on the Trail
GERING — The Pony Express is a symbol of triumphing over the odds to deliver the mail across the country. The Donner Party tragedy continues to reverberate today as a major disaster in trail history. Read more ….
Pony Express rides again
Jamie Johnson helps his son, Leighton, with his horse on a quick stop Wednesday near Gothenburg during the annual Pony Express re-ride. The ride commemorates the Pony Express, which passed through Nebraska for 19 months in 1860-61 during the time of westward trails before telegrams. Read more ….
Pony Express: a ride that spans generations.
The Pony Express re-ride made its stop in Lincoln County on Wednesday. “It was really good, but it was a little warm.,” said Pony Express volunteer Cassidy Mullen. “We are actually about half an hour early, so that is always good.” Read more …
Pony Express 2017 re-ride to honor Nebraska’s 150th anniversary
The annual revival of the Pony Express has been chosen as the official event to celebrate Nebraska’s 150th birthday. Read more …
NPEA Annual Reride Event passes through Nebraska
The mochila will also carry a GPS device to track the mail and issue progress reports. Cawiezel said people can follow the trail on their computers. Read more …
Pony Express Crosses Nebraska
Max Cawiezel has been the trail captain of the local ride for 25 years and is in charge of the far western leg of the ride. He recruits and organizes local riders, gives their applications to the state organization and decides the order they’ll ride in. Read more …