Get ready to step back in time. Every year, communities across the country gear up to honor a legendary piece of American history: the Pony Express. As we are set to celebrate the Pony Express Re-ride beginning June 15 through June 25, riders are preparing to carry the mail once again. This annual event brings…
Across the West are remnants of historic trails, wagon roads, emigrant routes and what’s left of dreams in dry places. In the 19th century, Americans traversed our country on horseback and in wagons, but their plodding pace never caught the public’s attention like the fast-moving riders of the Pony Express. Most of the trails lasted…
The public is invited out for an evening of dining and entertainment at the Colorado Welcome Center. The Center will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its opening. Continue Reading…
The annually Pony Express Re-Ride began at 2 p.m. PST Wednesday leaving Old Sac (Sacramento,CA) in the dust as horses and riders headed eastward to…….. Read More….
On Wednesday, June 23 the Colorado Welcome Center at Julesburg will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Read More………..
The rider will mount his trusty steed in Old Sac (Sacramento, CA) …….. Read More….
Join the Pony Express & be a part of living history. Read More……….
Saturday morning eight riders from the Julesburg Pony Express Division, crossed seven miles between Ovid and Sedgwick to deliver the Christmas Cards. 135 cards were hand stamped with the official Colorado Division of the National Pony Express stamp. The local Pony Express has provided this service for the past several years at no charge. Read…
County and city crews have busied themselves this week hanging street lights and ornaments along Cedar Street and at the county courthouse. The public is invited to join the Julesburg/Sedgwick County Chamber of Commerce on the Sedgwick County Courthouse lawn on Friday night at 5:15 p.m. for singing of Christmas Carols and Hymns. The chamber…
If you think you’re hearing the sounds of hoofs thundering in the streets of Julesburg, you are right! The Colorado Division of the National Pony Express Association will be playing host to approximately 100 delegates and their spouses Sept 12-14, and to “Welcome” them to town, there will be a “Parade of Champions…How The West…
