St. Joseph, MO — The Pony Express Museum is preparing its 18th year of sponsoring Tuesday Night Talks. The program has become a popular and educational event in the community in January and February each year. Per Joe Houts, TNT Chairman, “Last year’s attendance topped out near 1,200 or roughly 200 individuals per presentation”. These talks give those in attendance a chance to hear authors, historians, and lecturers on a wide range of topics. Admission is free and light refreshments are served to all guests. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and speakers begin at 7 p.m. Contact Cindy Daffron, Executive Director, at 816-279-5059 or [email protected].

2016 TNT SCHEDULE

1/12/16 “The Vice Presidents: The Forgotten Figures of Our History”

Eric Montegna

1/19/16 “The History of the St. Joseph News-Press”

Bob Slater

1/26/16 “25 Days by Stage: The Overland Mail Company 1858-1861”

Marianne Babal

2/2/16 “The History of the Iowa, Sac & Fox Tribes”

Sarah Elder

2/9/16 “Civil War Carbines”

Brittany Venturella

2/16/16 “Remember the Sultana”

Alicia Lee Scott