From sun-up to evening, horseback riders with a reverence for history will be galloping across Tribland June 16, keeping alive the tradition of an annual Pony Express re-ride between the Missouri River and sunny California. This year’s re-ride began June 7 in Old Sacramento, California, and is expected to end at 7 p.m. June 17…
ERING — “Here comes the pony!” Every year, the National Pony Express Association reignites the spirit and memory of the Pony Express during the annual Re-Ride, Read More….
DAWSON COUNTY — Just like the original Pony Express would ride on through the night, the Pony Express Re-Ride is set to pass through the local area during the evening and early morning of June 15 and 16. The annual re-ride event follows the original Pony Express trail, now a part of the Pony Express…
A few weeks ago, the Gothenburg Chamber Tourism Committee was approached by a business owner with plans to repaint his downtown building. And while a building owner would not need to seek permission from the local Chamber to paint his property, this particular building is unique. While serving as the location of business offices and…
The Pony Express may seem like a blip in America’s history, lasting only 18 months, but Curator Matt Weiss and his team of volunteers are keeping its spirit alive with their annual tourist season. “Last year we had 20,000 visitors,” Read More………….
The Nebraska Pony Express Association held their annual Christmas re-ride between Gothenburg and Cozad on Dec. 10. Letters could be dropped off at the Read More….
COZAD — The Central Nebraska Pony Express rode once again this holiday season and carried Christmas cards from Gothenburg to Cozad. Read More….
GOTHENBURG — The original Pony Express Station located within picturesque Gothenburg has been welcoming history enthusiasts from all around the world for more than 90 years. Located just a couple of minutes off I-80, an estimated 40,000-50,000 people visit the historical log building/museum each year. Now they have one more reason to visit: a unique…
New sculpture addition now at the Pony Express Station at Ehman Park in Gothenburg, Nebraska: Read about it……….
The Pony Express has fascinated Americans since its first riders carried the mail starting in April 1860. It traveled 1,966 miles between Missouri and California in 10 days or less. Read More…
