Remember the Pony Express? Our guest columnist didn’t just want to remember the short-lived, speedy letter delivery route. He wanted to experience it. And we’re lucky to read about it! Curtis Moore grew up in Bishop, California, where he spent his summers packing mules in the Eastern Sierra. During college, he cowboyed at a ranch…
The Pony Express will ride again this month, bringing a piece of living history through Churchill County as part of the 2026 National Pony Express Re-Ride. The annual relay began Monday, June 15, in St. Joseph, Missouri, and will continue west around the clock until the final rider reaches Old Sacramento, California, on Thursday, June…
The annual Pony Express Re-ride is underway and is set to make its way to Carson City on Wednesday, June 24. The Carson City Historical Society joins us on Midday to talk about the celebration planned. Watch Video …
Blue skies, Old West fun, and a little bit of lawlessness made for a memorable day as Dayton Main Street hosted its America 250 Pony Express ReRide Celebration on Saturday, May 30. Hundreds of community members dusted off their boots and moseyed over to Pike and Main in Dayton’s Old Town District to celebrate America’s…
Pollock Pines, CA — Riders, history enthusiasts, and communities along the historic Pony Express Trail are gearing up for the 2026 National Pony Express Re-Ride. This year’s event promises to be an extraordinary milestone as it aligns with the nation’s semiquincentennial. The Missouri Pony Express President will officially open the event at 2 p.m., and…
More than 160 years ago, Fort Churchill stood as a vital U.S. Army outpost on Nevada’s frontier. Established in response to the Pyramid Lake War, the fort not only served a military purpose but also became a welcome refuge for westbound emigrants and Pony Express riders traveling through the rugged Nevada Territory. Today, the historic…
Pony Express Re-Ride reenactment at California Trail Interpretive Center’s “Trail Days,” June 6, 2026. Watch Video YouTube Video
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This time, host Chris Orr follows the historic Pony Express route from the California state line to the Utah border, uncovering the history and legend of its riders along the way. She even gets the chance to saddle up with re-enactors who help keep the tradition alive. Watch Video … or PBS
