30 years ago – July 6, 1990
Reviving an old tradition, the historical societies of Gilpin County and Idaho Springs together are sponsoring a Pony Express Mail Ride between Black Hawk and Idaho Springs on July 22, at about 4 p.m. Saddlebags of specially postmarked mail will be picked up by a rider at each of the two post offices and the riders will proceed on horseback over Virginia Canyon. At the midway point, the riders will meet and exchange bags, returning to their respective post offices, where the letters will receive a second commemorative cancellation. Philatelists, history buffs, and souvenir collectors interested in receiving a specially franked enveloped can send a self-addressed, stamped envelope along with a donation of $1 for each piece of commemorative mail to the Gilpin County Historical Society. Your request must be received no later than July 21. The Idaho Springs Historical Society also can provide the specially marked letters. Funds raised through the Pony Express Mail Run will benefit the historical societies. Both organizations are non-profit, and donations are tax deductible.
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