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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.…

You have a chance to ride your way into the history books during the 2026 National Pony Express Re-Ride in June. If you’d like to participate, now is the time to reach out and become a member of the National Pony Express Association. If you’re currently not a member of the NPEA, membership is required to…

Celebrate a timeless American legacy and join the America 250 Anniversary 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 through June 25, 2026. This year’s event celebrates not only the enduring spirit of the Pony Express…

[Pollock Pines, CA] — 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 through June 25, 2026. This year’s event celebrates not only the enduring spirit of the Pony Express but also ties into the America 250 celebrations commemorating…

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…

Henry and Harper Andrews ride on horses used for the Annual Pony Express Christmas Card ride, led by Pony Express Riders Abigail Hughes and Andy Misner. The ride took place last Saturday morning, carrying 133 pounds of mail to Rock Springs.   Read More … 

ROCK SPRINGS — Several residents gathered for the 24th Annual Christmas Card Ride on Saturday, Dec. 13. As part of the long-standing holiday tradition, Christmas cards were carried on horseback from the Green River Post Office to the Rock Springs Post Office. Each card received the group’s special Pony Express Stamp before being placed into…

Last Saturday, Dec. 6, a local tradition rode once again. The Gothenburg Pony Express Re-ride held their annual Christmas Card Ride, offering citizens a chance to send their greetings by horse. The group collected cards and letters until Dec. 5, and then packed the mail into their leather mochila to make the ride Saturday morning.…

Click here for photos    The 2025 Pony Express Christmas Card Ride delivered holiday cheer across the country and beyond. Riders carried stamped cards and letters from Fort Laramie to Guernsey, with collection boxes placed in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Hartville, Guernsey and Wheatland. This year, 1,003 cards and letters – bound for 42 U.S.…

FORT LARAMIE – A historic postal tradition will make its annual return Dec. 6 when the Pony Express carries Christmas cards and letters across southeastern Wyoming. The service will transport mail from the Fort Laramie Post Office to the Guernsey Post Office, with collection boxes available at post offices in Torrington, Lingle, Fort Laramie, Hartville,…