Spirit of the Pony Express

Spirit of the Pony Express

Celebrating The Pony Express, 150 years on. Historians, riders, and enthusiasts journey the original Sacramento to Saint Joseph trail. This heartfelt film captures the essence of the West and showcases the historic sites today.

2012 · ★ 10.0 · Documentary, Family, History

Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the short-lived but far-reaching American Institution The Pony Express by following a historical re-enactment along the original trail from Sacramento California to Saint Joseph Missouri.

Directed by C.J. LongHammer · Written by C.J. LongHammer

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