Pony Express Museum to kick off festivities with Family Day on Feb. 16
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Local families looking for a day filled with activities and history this February will want to head down to the Pony Express Museum in a few weeks.
The Pony Express Museum is set hold their "Pony Express Family Day" on Monday, Feb. 16 for all to enjoy. Every child in attendance at the museum will receive a free bandanna, while the first 200 families will get a free book.
From button making to wood working, the event will have a variety of activities for attendees to participate in, including lunch.
Community Room
- East Rise and Shine Breakfast & Games (8 a.m. - 10 a.m.)
- Wood Workers Guild Fun Time (10 am - 1:00 am)
- Day Camp Kickoff 2026 with crafts (10 a.m. - Noon)
- Lunch Available in Community Room, Menu & Prices Available (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
- Day Camp Kickoff 2026 with crafts (1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
- Button Making with River (1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
Pony Express Museum, 914 Penn St.
- Self-guided tour with Docents (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
- Pioneer Wagon, Stories about wagons. Meet OCTA members (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Community Room - West
- Piece Corp Quilters, stories, displays and demonstrations (9 a.m. - Noon)
- Come Rope with us for Real with KC (1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
Event Center, 1220 S. 10th St.
- Activities along the Pony Express Trail (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
Pony School, 1219 S. 9th St.
- School Marm - Kay Dunlap (10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
- Mary Herzog (12:30 pm - 3 p.m.)
Admission for the museum will be throughout the day, with food available to purchase. The event will run from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will primarily be held at the Pony Express Museum located on 914 Penn St.
For more information visit https://www.ponyexpress.org/.
