{"id":4201,"date":"2023-12-04T21:09:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T06:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/23\/?p=4201"},"modified":"2023-12-04T21:12:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T06:12:29","slug":"a-gallop-through-history-pony-express-christmas-card-ride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/23\/events\/a-gallop-through-history-pony-express-christmas-card-ride\/","title":{"rendered":"A Gallop Through History: Pony Express Christmas Card Ride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>El Dorado County (Dec 4 2023) &#8211; In a nod to the bygone era of the Pony Express, Northern Californians are adding a touch of nostalgia to their Christmas celebrations this year. The Pony Express Christmas Card Ride, organized by the National Pony Express Association, promises a journey through time on December 9th as riders embark on a historic trail from Folsom to Sacramento.<\/p>\n<p>Eleven riders, donned in attire reminiscent of the original Pony Express, will carry cards in mochilas, echoing the methods of the 1860s mail carriers. The expedition kicks off at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.folsomhistory.org\/\">Folsom History Museum<\/a>, winding along the scenic American River trail, concluding at the <a href=\"http:\/\/sachistorymuseum.org\/\">Sacramento History Museum<\/a> in Old Sacramento.<\/p>\n<p>To participate, residents can drop off their festive cards at the <a href=\"https:\/\/eldoradocounty.org\/\">El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce<\/a> in Placerville. Additionally, the Folsom History Museum serves as a designated drop-off point along the American River trail. However, time is of the essence, with a deadline of Monday for submissions to the Sacramento History Museum next Thursday, Dec. 7, for the Folsom History Museum.<\/p>\n<p>The submitted cards will receive a special Pony Express stamp before being handed over to the U.S. Postal Service for the rest of their journey. A friendly reminder from organizers: affix your USPS stamp and ensure the correct address for a smooth ride to the intended destination.<\/p>\n<p>Rich Tatman, president of the California division and a ride captain, shared that the National Pony Express Association strives to &#8220;keep history alive&#8221; through such reenactment events. The original Pony Express, operational for a brief yet impactful 18 months between April 1860 and October 1861, set a remarkable precedent by delivering letters over 1,800 miles from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento in a mere 10 days.<\/p>\n<p>As the Pony Express Christmas Card Ride captures the imagination of the community, it not only brings a festive spirit but also serves as a living tribute to a remarkable chapter in American history. 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