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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

Our city owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to Gary Chilcote and Dick and Mignon DeShon. Growing up in St. Joseph, I butted heads with my banker father over many issues, including this city. He was always thinking of the future, while I loved history. In one chat about this place, I remember raising the…

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The Pony Rides Again: A lone rider gallops across a landscape of prairie grass and sagebrush and mountain terrain. The sound of approaching hoofbeats is heard from afar. Another rider and horse awaits in the shade of a tree. The incoming rider reins in and greetings are exchanged. Dismounting, the incoming courier lifts a leather…

Have your letter cross the country in a mochilla as part of the annual re-ride of the Pony Express June 15-25, 2026. Your letter will be carried on horseback by over 700 riders along the original 1,966-mile Pony Express Trail in just 10 days. The 2026 Re-Ride leaves from St. Joseph, Missouri, and ends in Old…

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LINCOLN — A bronze sculpture of a Pony Express rider, produced by Nebraska artist Linda Egle, will be officially dedicated in Gothenburg at 2 p.m. on April 22. The sculpture, which has been undergoing final touches since being delivered last summer, sits at the Ehmen Park Arboretum in Gothenburg, adjacent to the Pony Express Station…

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 

Riders, history buffs and fans of American frontier heritage are invited to experience one of the nation’s most iconic events — the annual Pony Express Re-Ride, taking place June 15-25. This year’s event celebrates the enduring spirit of the Pony Express and ties into the America 250 celebrations commemorating the 250th birthday of the United…

New Bronze Statue Celebrates Historic Legacy and Community Spirit   GOTHENBURG, NE— The community of Gothenburg is proud to announce the dedication of a new life-sized bronze sculpture honoring the legendary Pony Express. The statue, which depicts a rider galloping on horseback, has been installed in the scenic Ehmen Park Arboretum, further highlighting Gothenburg’s importance…