Annual Pony Express Re-Ride Coming to Gothenburg

  • Each year the Pony Express Re-Ride makes a stop at Midway Station south of Gothenburg. This year’s ride is set for June 16-18, with Midway on the route on June 17. (Leader file photo)
    Each year the Pony Express Re-Ride makes a stop at Midway Station south of Gothenburg. This year’s ride is set for June 16-18, with Midway on the route on June 17. (Leader file photo)

    NATIONAL PONY EXPRESS MEDIA RELEASE

    The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse Nebraska June 16–18, highlighting the state’s central role in one of the most legendary communication networks in American history. As the nation prepares for the United States Semiquincentennial, this year’s ride offers a powerful reminder of the innovation and determination that helped connect a young and expanding country.

    The Nebraska Division features some of the most historically significant landmarks along the original Pony Express route. Riders will pass through Rock Creek Station State Historical Park, a key relay station known for its role in frontier travel and conflict; Fort Kearny State Historical Park, once a major hub for westward migration and communication; the Chimney Rock National Historic Si…