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Mail, Mochilas, and Miles: How the Pony Express Linked Carson City to a Growing Nation

  • Foreman-Roberts House Museum's Carriage House 1207 North Carson Street Carson City, NV, 89701 United States (map)

Step into the daring world of the Pony Express and discover Carson City’s vital role in linking a growing nation. In Mail, Mochilas, and Miles, Pony Express re-riders Petra Keller and Dee Beardsley share stories from the saddle—blending lived experience with rich historical insight. From relay stations and rugged desert miles to the courage and endurance of the riders, this engaging program brings the trail to life. Long before railroads and highways stitched the West together, the Pony Express placed Carson City directly on the line—connecting our community to the unfolding American story.

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