PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

SAINT JOSEPH, MO

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The Pony Express Historical Association is a non-profit organization located in Saint Joseph, Missouri, dedicated to preserving the history of the Pony Express, a mail delivery service that operated from April 1860 to October 1861. The association was founded in 1940 and operates a museum, gift shop, and research library.

The museum showcases artifacts and exhibits related to the Pony Express, including original letters, photographs, and equipment used by the riders. The gift shop offers a variety of souvenirs and merchandise related to the Pony Express and the Wild West. The research library contains a collection of books, journals, and documents related to the Pony Express and 19th-century American history.

The association also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, including guided tours, lectures, and reenactments of Pony Express rides. The annual Pony Express Festival is a popular event that celebrates the history of the Pony Express with live music, food, and activities for all ages.

The Pony Express Historical Association is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Pony Express and educating the public about its important role in American history. Its mission is to ensure that the story of the Pony Express and its riders is never forgotten.

PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SAINT JOSEPH MO. US MID #8402900670

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 415,223 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
1202 PENN ST
SAINT JOSEPH
MO
64503-2560

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MID # 8402900670
Name PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name PONY EXPRESS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 436071676
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 434,741
REVENUE 415,223
LAT/LONG 39.756255, -94.845096
CODES FIPS State Code: 29
FIPS County Code: 021
US Census Tract: 003000
US Census Block: 1086