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Pony Express Day on August 30 celebrates a famous old mail service that used horses. Long ago, before phones or computers, people in the United States needed a way to send letters quickly across the country. Riders on horseback carried mail in bags from one station to another, like a relay race, covering long distances in a short time. It only lasted about 18 months, but it became legendary for connecting people from faraway places. On Pony Express Day, we remember those brave riders and the hard work it took to keep everyone in touch.
How to celebrate Pony Express Day?
On Pony Express Day, you can dress up as a cowboy or cowgirl and have a fun relay race in your backyard using toy horses or bikes. Invite friends and take turns racing from one point to another, just like the old mail riders did. You can also make or draw Pony Express badges and pretend to deliver letters to each other. Enjoy some snacks like trail mix or cookies shaped like horses. Listen to Western music and watch a family-friendly cowboy movie together. End the day by telling stories or reading books about adventures and fast journeys!
