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ST. JOSEPH, Mo.— People lined Penn Street to watch as Pony Express riders, led by Penny Orrick of Easton, Missouri, put hooves to pavement and made haste for the Missouri River, the Pony Express Bridge and Sacramento, California. Following a speech by Maj. M. Jeff Thompson, recited by local historian and former News-Press reporter Marshall…

The Pony Express rides again as re-enactors begin the 48th annual Pony Express National Re-Ride Monday from St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento. Hundreds of riders will take part, switching off every 10 miles over the next 10 days, with the last rider set to arrive in Old Sacramento on June 25. The Re-Ride, which will…

Public welcome! Spectators are encouraged to attend the mochila exchanges, meet the riders, take photos, and engage with local Pony Express volunteers at each major stop. Please note that times are approximate; follow the ride live via GPS tracking at: https://npea.getblankspace.com/re-ride/follow-the-ride/ Read More …

Get ready to step back in time. Every year, communities across the country gear up to honor a legendary piece of American history: the Pony Express. As we are set to celebrate the Pony Express Re-ride beginning June 15 through June 25, riders are preparing to carry the mail once again. This annual event brings…

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…

(KNZA)–The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will travel through Kansas Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16, with riders retracing portions of the original trail in a tribute to the routes and riders that helped shape the nation ahead of the U.S. semiquincentennial. Organizers say the re-ride will cross northeastern Kansas through communities that once served…

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…