California
Welcome to California!
California is where the National Pony Express Association began in 1978. It was the Western Terminus of the historic Pony Express Route. It has both the Overland and Water Route of the Pony Express Trail beginning in San Francisco. The California Division participates in the Annual Re-Ride in June, has monthly General Meetings, and is active in trail work, preservation and interpretation, community groups and school visits, parades, and trail rides.
2020 Pony Express Re-ride cancelled
POLLOCK PINES, Calif. — The National Pony Express Association, as per information received Wednesday, has cancelled the 2020 re-ride. Read, Continue Reading
Postmark maps out Pony Express eight-state trail
Postmark Pursuit by Molly Goad A pictorial postmark for the Pony Express Commemorative Re-Ride held annually in June has been, Continue Reading
The Pony Express – a Lamorinda connection
For 18 months, between April 1860 through October 1861, the Pony Express delivered mail and newspapers between St. Joseph, Missouri,, Continue Reading
Family searches rubble after fire destroys historic Phillips Station
Phillips Station sits just before Echo Summit at the Sierra-at-Tahoe entrance. The property is named after Joseph W.D. Phillips, who, Continue Reading
California’s Rich Pioneer History Will Be Celebrated May 4 in Coloma
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) – Before the famed California Gold Rush brought tens of thousands of gold seekers and others, Continue Reading
Pony Express/California Division Tack Sale
May 16th 10:00–3:00 pm
5561 Davidson Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
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2021 National Re-Ride Schedule
All times in PDTWednesday June 16, 2021 |
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| Old Sacramento | 2:00 PM |
| Folsom Museum | 6:29 PM |
| El Dorado Y | 9:53 PM |
| Hangtown Chamber of Commerce | 11:02 PM |
Thursday June 17, 2021 |
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| Sportsman’s Hall 12:51AM | |
| Woodfords Station, California | 1:00 PM |
- President - Carolyn Gilmore
- Vice President - Jeff Hallsten
- Secretary - Michele Harris
- Treasurer - Jack Davis
- Member at Large - Cindy Shields
- Member at Large - Rich Tatman
- Member at Large - Davey "Doc" Wiser
