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The Carson City Historical Society is inviting you to a history talk Thursday, March 19 focusing on the Pony Express and its ties to the Capital City. Watch Video 

Riding for the Nation: Carson City’s Vital Role in the Pony Express Local Historians and Modern Relay Riders Bring Legendary Mail Route to Life Carson City, NV — The Carson City Historical Society presents an unforgettable evening exploring Carson City’s crucial role in one of the nation’s boldest experiments in communication — the Pony Express.…

The Carson City Historical Society presents an unforgettable evening exploring Carson City’s crucial role in one of the nation’s boldest experiments in communication — the Pony Express. “Mail, Mochilas, and Miles” will be presented by local historians and modern Pony Express relay riders Petra Keller and Dee Beardsley, whose firsthand experience in contemporary re-rides brings…

Pony Express Meet and Greet September 5 The Pony Express is coming through Elko 2:00-4:30pm at the California Trail Center. Bring the family to meet the riders of Pony Express, learn about their annual re-ride, watch a real mail exchange on horse back and buiild a cabin with the NENV Museum. 738-1849.   Read More…

ELKO — The National Pony Express Association Convention returns this year to the historic American West, taking place Sept. 5-6, in Elko. Hosted by the National Pony Express Association, this annual gathering brings together history buffs, equestrian enthusiasts, and Re-Ride riders from across the nation to celebrate and preserve the legacy of the legendary Pony…

In partnership with the Nevada Division of the nonprofit National Pony Express Association, youth and their families will experience the history of the Pony Express 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Dangberg Historic Park. Participants will witness mochila mail exchanges by horseback, hear a Chautauqua by rider Warren Upson, work with ham radio operators to learn…

About this event Tuesday, August 5, from 10:00am – Noon, Youth and Family Events continue with Pony Express Day. In partnership with the non-profit National Pony Express Association, Nevada Division, youth and their families will experience both the history of the Pony Express and learn about its role today during the annual re-ride in June,…

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Nevada’s Pony Express Re-riders made good time getting out into the Silver State’s interior, arriving at Sand Springs east of Fallon at 6:07 a.m. Friday, 23 minutes ahead of schedule, nationalponyexpress.org/re-ride reported. The next stop is Cold Springs with an estimated arrival time of around 11 a.m. at just after 10 a.m., according to the…

The Pony Express Re-Ride leaves old Sacramento 2 p.m. today to cross the Sierra Nevada. The Nevadans will take the mochila around 1 p.m. in Woodfords, depending on tonight’s ride. It takes around two hours to get from Woodfords to Genoa. Visit nationalponyexpress.org to follow the rider.   Read more …