PONY EXPRESS PRESERVATION SOCIETY
SENECA, KS
The Pony Express Preservation Society (PEPS) is a nonprofit organization in Seneca, Kansas, dedicated to preserving the history of the Pony Express. Founded in 1965, PEPS is committed to educating the public about the Pony Express and its historical significance.
The society's main attraction is its museum, which is located in an old freight office in Seneca. The museum houses a variety of artifacts and exhibits related to the Pony Express, including original equipment and clothing from the era. Visitors can also view a replica of the original Pony Express station.
PEPS also preserves the original Pony Express route. The society maintains the route from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California, as well as a portion of the route between Atchison, Kansas, and Seneca. In addition, PEPS works to keep the original mailbags and other artifacts that were used by the Pony Express riders in good condition.
The society also hosts a number of special events throughout the year, including a re-enactment of the Pony Express ride and a celebration of the route's anniversary. PEPS also sponsors a trail ride from Seneca to Atchison each summer.
PEPS is funded largely through donations and grants. The society's board of directors is responsible for managing the organization and ensuring that its mission is fulfilled.
PONY EXPRESS PRESERVATION SOCIETY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SENECA KS. US MID #8402000433
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).
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PONY EXPRESS PRESERVATION SOCIETY
325 MAIN
SENECA
KS
66538-1923
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MID # | 8402000433 |
Name | PONY EXPRESS PRESERVATION SOCIETY |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 481156813 |
NTEECC | A50 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 39.834299, -96.060651 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 20 FIPS County Code: 131 US Census Tract: 480200 US Census Block: 3025 |