NEBRASKA NEWS 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
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
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………….
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….
Gothenburg saddles up for Pony Express tourists with new bronze statue
GOTHENBURG — The original Pony Express Station located within picturesque Gothenburg has been welcoming history enthusiasts from all around the world for more than 90 years. Located just a couple of minutes off I-80, an estimated 40,000-50,000 people visit the historical log building/museum each year. Now they have one more reason to visit: a unique … Continued
“Saddling Up” for the Pony Express
New sculpture addition now at the Pony Express Station at Ehman Park in Gothenburg, Nebraska: Read about it……….
2022
Annual Re-Ride Gives Taste of the Old West
The Pony Express has fascinated Americans since its first riders carried the mail starting in April 1860. It traveled 1,966 miles between Missouri and California in 10 days or less. Read More…
Pony Express rides through the Panhandle
Volunteer riders teamed up to recreate the 1860s mail delivery route, the Pony Express, touted in history as having joined eastern and western America. The 2022 Pony Express Re-Ride.. Read More and Listen……