“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, where letters are carried in a mochila by over 750 riders on the original Pony Express Trail. The 1,966-mile, eight state event is conducted 24 hours a day until the mail is delivered to its destination. This year, the Re-Ride will be traveling east-bound from Sacramento, California. To St. Joseph, Missouri.
Monument volunteer Jerry Lucas will be set up inside visitor center theater on Wednesday, June 14 starting at 4 p.m. to provide a short talk about the history of the Pony Express. Following the program, see the Pony Express in action when the Annual Re-Ride stops at Scotts Bluff National
Monument.
The Re-Ride is expected to arrive at Scotts Bluff National Monument at 4:45 p.m. but can be early or late. Follow the ride at https://nationalponyexpress.org/annual-re-ride/follow-the-ride/
What: Pony Express Program & Annual Re-Ride
When: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Program: 4:00 p.m.
Re-Ride: ~4:45 p.m.
Where: Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center Theater, 190276 Old Oregon Trail, Gering
Cost: Free
Further information about Scotts Bluff National Monument programs and schedules are available at the visitor center, by calling 308-436-9700 or by visiting our website at http://www.nps.gov/scbl/index.htm or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/scottsbluffnps.