ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — History rolled back into St. Joseph this weekend as the Pony Express Museum’s Circle the Wagons event gave visitors a chance to step into the Old West through a display of its historic wagon and era-specific accoutrements. The event featured a display of the museum’s newly completed mid-1800s wagon,…
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo.— As part of its Circle the Wagons event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the Pony Express Museum, 914 Penn St., will unveil its “new” covered wagon on the grounds outside the community room during two free-admission days Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27. The two-day event will offer the public an opportunity…
PONY EXPRESS RE-RIDE DEPARTURE SET FOR JUNE 15 The annual Pony Express Re-Ride is scheduled to begin on June 15th, covering nearly 2,000 miles in honor of American history. The journey starts at the Patee House Museum, a National Historic Landmark that was once the headquarters of the Central Overland California & Pikes Peak Express…
ST. JOSEPH, Mo.— The annual Pony Express Re-Ride is set to depart June 15, on its nearly 2,000-mile journey in honor of one of the most iconic chapters in American history. The Re-Ride begins at the Patee House Museum, now a National Historic Landmark, was originally the headquarters of the Central Overland California & Pikes…
T. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Communities across the nation will come together this June to celebrate a large part of St. Joseph’s history and the U.S.’s 250th anniversary. The Pony Express Re-Ride will depart from St. Joseph at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, June 15, and arrive in Sacramento, California, on Thursday, June 25. Riders…
Our city owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to Gary Chilcote and Dick and Mignon DeShon. Growing up in St. Joseph, I butted heads with my banker father over many issues, including this city. He was always thinking of the future, while I loved history. In one chat about this place, I remember raising the…
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo) The Pony Express Museum hosts their day camp, which teaches children about life in the 1860s. The children participated in activities like arts and crafts, a school day in the 1860s, and a petting zoo with animals from Orrick Acres. Executive Director and Camp Director of the Pony Express Museum, Cindy Daffron,…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – In this week’s Destination Heartland, we are headed north to St. Joseph, home of Chiefs Training Camp. Training camp kicked off July 22 at Missouri Western State University. It’s an experience unlike any other as the team stays local and it gives fans a chance to see their favorite Chiefs…
