SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – The Annual Re-Ride of the historic Pony Express mail service will be conducted from June 11 through June 21 by the National Pony Express Association (NPEA). Read More….
The annual Pony Express Re-ride starts in Old Sacramento on June 11 and should arrive in Genoa the following afternoon. The relay across the country from Sacramento to Missouri carries a pouch of actual letters across the county, paid for at the 1860 price of $5. Read More….
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — An iconic symbol of St. Joseph’s history is getting a much-anticipated tune-up today in the form of a brand new statue base. Read More……
The Pony Express was in operation for only 18 months, but it has captured our imagination for over 100 years. Daring young riders and fleet horses galloping full speed across the plains, braving dangerous weather, hostile Indians and road agents to get the U.S. Mail through. Read More…..
The Pony Express Station Museum is opening for the season today, April 3, exactly 165 years to the day of the first run of the Pony Express. The non-profit organization is committed to improving our museum and it’s displays to enhance your experience each and every year. If it’s been a while since you’ve been…
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The Pony Express is often romanticized as a symbol of the Old West, representing a daring and adventurous era in American history. Though its operation spanned only a short period, its impact on communication across the United States was significant. In 1859, Senator William Gwin of California had an inspiration. Read More…..
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…..The Pony Express Bronze, crafted by Scott Rogers of Scott Rogers Sculpting, was installed on Feb. 11. Inspired by Silveyville’s halfway house monument, the 80% life-sized Pony Express Rider, according to Brusa, captures Dixon’s historic contribution connecting the continental East to West due to the California Gold Rush…… Read More….
