PRESS ARCHIVE
2023
Pony Express Re-Ride to pass through area June 15-16
DAWSON COUNTY — Just like the original Pony Express would ride on through the night, the Pony Express Re-Ride is set to pass through the local area during the evening and early morning of June 15 and 16. The annual re-ride event follows the original Pony Express trail, now a part of the Pony Express … Continued
2,000 miles on the Pony Express? Riders to take mail on horseback from Sacramento to Missouri
This week, mail enthusiasts, horseback riders and onlookers will celebrate the Pony Express’ 163rd anniversary with a nearly 2,000-mile trek from Old Sacramento to St. Joseph, Missouri. The National Pony Express Association, Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article276162061.html#storylink=cpy Read More…….
The Pony Express rides again: St. Joseph, Mo., is last stop on re-created journey
Penny Orrick of Easton, Missouri, is scheduled to arrive from Elwood, Kansas, on horseback in St. Joseph, Missouri, at 7:30 p.m. June 17. She will be the last of about 700 riders who will have relayed a mailbag from one horse and rider to another for 10 days straight. Riding 24/7, the journey will have … Continued
Foundation Establishes Fund For Repainting Ponies Mural
A few weeks ago, the Gothenburg Chamber Tourism Committee was approached by a business owner with plans to repaint his downtown building. And while a building owner would not need to seek permission from the local Chamber to paint his property, this particular building is unique. While serving as the location of business offices and … Continued
Pony Express Museum gets grant
Marysville’s Pony Express Barn Museum received a $100,000 state grant Read More….
Keeping The Spirit Of The Wild West Alive
The Pony Express may seem like a blip in America’s history, lasting only 18 months, but Curator Matt Weiss and his team of volunteers are keeping its spirit alive with their annual tourist season. “Last year we had 20,000 visitors,” Read More………….
Pony Express Re-Ride in Sacramento
Sacramento Revealed by Kathy — The Pony Express Go to Blog……
Recreating Area History Through Christmas Card Ride
The Nebraska Pony Express Association held their annual Christmas re-ride between Gothenburg and Cozad on Dec. 10. Letters could be dropped off at the Read More….
Central Nebraska Pony Express carries Christmas cards
COZAD — The Central Nebraska Pony Express rode once again this holiday season and carried Christmas cards from Gothenburg to Cozad. Read More….