Pony Express Museum prepares for 28th year of Tuesday Night Talks, a look at local history
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Pony Express Museum is gearing up for the 2026 edition of Tuesday Night Talks.
The longstanding lecture series offered to the community in January and February is now going on its 28th year of being sponsored by the Pony Express Museum.
Executive Director Cindy Daffron shared her excitement on the list of topics and speakers participating this year.
"The 27 years of TNT have been exciting. The lecture series is so phenomenal. Come learn, discover and explore the talks. Our lineup of speakers is exciting, and we are looking forward to our talks in January and February. These talks give those in attendance a chance to hear authors, historians and lecturers on a wide range of topics," Daffron said in a news release.
The following speakers will be on featured in this year's talks
- Jan. 13: “Glory | Slave to Soldier" featuring speaker George Pettigrew
- Jan. 20: "King Hill Cemetery" featuring speakers Lisa Barber & Mike Robertson
- Jan. 27: “Where Stories Begin: Home, History and the Written Word” featuring speaker Tom Brand
- Feb. 5 (DUE TO PRIMARY ELECTION): “Dear George: The Breakup Letter Heard Around the World” featuring speaker Sarah Elder, a Pony Express historian.
- Feb. 10: "St. Joseph Fire Dept. History 1865" featuring speakers Chief Training Officer George Albert & Battalion Chief John Nelson
- Feb. 17: "Krug Park History Past, Present, Future" featuring speaker Jeff Adkins
Admission for the event is free with doors opening at 6 p.m. and speakers beginning at 7 p.m. at the Pony Express Museum located on 914 Penn St.
Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact Cindy Daffron at 816-279-5059 or pxdirector@ponyexpress.net.
