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Minden Courier — American Confetti The Pony Express: A Legendary Chapter in American History
The Pony Express is often romanticized as a symbol of the Old West, representing a daring and adventurous era in American history. Though its operation spanned only a short period, its impact on communication across the United States was significant. In 1859, Senator William Gwin of California had an inspiration. Read More…..
News-Press Now — Museum prepares for 165th anniversary of Pony Express Mail Service
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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….
Lincoln County Record — Pony Express Riders wanted in Nevada
Every year, over 750 members of the National Pony Express Association (NPEA) recreate the Pony Express Re-Ride over a 10-day period in June. Letters are carried in a mochila………….. Read More…….
Torrington Telegraph — Valentine Card Ride set for February 1
…………members of the Southeast Wyoming Pony Express Association will carry those cards horseback from Guernsey to Hartville, Read More
The Guernsey Gazette — Annual Valentine card ride set for Feb. 1
………..thanks to the local Pony Express group who conduct a Valentine card ride each year. The program works like this: you prepare your Valentine cards in the normal manner—address them and put the required postage on the envelope; then take them to the post office in Hartville, Guernsey, Wheatland, Fort Laramie, Lingle or Torrington, and … Continued
kq2.com — Pony Express Museum receives new artifact
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Every year it seems like the Pony Express Museum is receiving a new artifact or piece of history, and to start 2025, the museum received its first donation. Recently, Suzanne Lehr of Voices of the Past, gifted an original photo of James Benjamin “Bean” Hamilton who was an original Pony Express Rider. … Continued
Gothenburg Leader — Paying Homage to Old West History
Sending Christmas cards and letters catching friends and family up on the past year’s life events is an annual tradition for many. Residents of Brady, Gothenburg, and Cozad are given an opportunity each year to participate in an event to make that tradition even more special. For about 14 years now members of the Nebraska … Continued
Green River Star — Delivering Christmas cheer
Santa always joins the Wyoming division of the Pony Express to help deliver Christmas cards, Read More….