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Utah played ‘a key role’ in Pony Express history, says ‘West Like Lightning’ author
SALT LAKE CITY — A prolific writer, Jim DeFelice has authored thrillers to nonfiction to co-authoring (with Chris Kyle and Scott McEwan) the memoir “American Sniper” that became an Academy Award-nominated film. Read More …
Pony Express Arrives in Carson City Thursday June 21, 2018
The annual Pony Express Re-ride, a re-enactment of the original Pony Express Route that spanned nearly 2,000 miles passing through what are now seven western states, is returning to Carson City this Thursday…Continue reading…
Pony Express riders leave Sacramento Tuesday
GUERNSEY—Although their portion of the event is a week away for the Southeast Wyoming Pony Express Association riders, the first rider for the annual re-ride of the National Pony Express Association heads out of Sacramento, California this Wednesday at 3 p.m. PST.Read More …
Ham radio operators host 24-hour field day starting Saturday
Sierra Intermountain Emergency Radio Association will hold its 24-hour American Radio Relay League field marathon from 10 a.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday at Minden-Tahoe Airport.Read More…
Pony Express prepares to ride out for 2018 event
The National Pony Express Association will dramatically celebrate the 158th anniversary of the Pony Express by conducting a re-run of the famous mail service June 20-30.Read More ….
Pony Express riding through Thursday
The annual Pony Express reride is scheduled to arrive in Nevada’s oldest settlement around 4 p.m. Thursday. Read More …
2018 Re-ride arrives in Julesburg, CO June 28!
Riders from the Pony Express Colorado Division will pick up the mochila in Chappell the morning of Thursday, June 28, and pass by the Colorado Welcome Center approximately at 6:30 a.m. Read More…
Clarksville Day a big success
Our exhibitors such as the Pony Express, Sierra Nevada mormon pioneers living history (complete with firing of the howitzer cannon) and Lincoln Highway Association have been with us since the library days. The parade of the classic cars is a very impressive sight and a major attraction. We had the model train engine display, both … Continued
It Was A Look Back In Time This Past Weekend In Fairbury
FAIRBURY – History came alive this past weekend in Fairbury giving people a chance to look back in time. Rock Creek Trail Days was held at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park, which sits southeast of Fairbury in Jefferson County. Read More ….