Pony Express Museum shows power of connection

Benjamin Herrold
Jul 6, 2024
Jul 6, 2024

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The Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph, Mo., where the Pony Express began, features a wide range of exhibits, artifacts and information.

Photo courtesy Pony Express Museum and Office of Missouri Governor

Photo courtesy Pony Express Museum and Office of Missouri Governor

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Benjamin Herrold

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — On an April day in 1860, the first Pony Express rider left the stables in St. Joseph, rode past cheering crowds, crossed the Missouri River on a ferry, then headed west with the mail in his saddle.

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Pony Express Museum saddles — Photo courtesy Pony Express Museum and Office of Missouri Governor

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Pony Express Museum saddle — Photo courtesy Pony Express Museum and Office of Missouri Governor

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