The 21st Annual Christmas Open House at Hollenberg Station, Hanover, Kansas was held December 5 between 6 - 8 pm. Hollenberg Station is the only remaining unaltered station that served Pony Express Riders from April 1860 to November 1861. The Pony Express Riders chief duty was to deliver mail from Missouri to California. The business of the horseback Pony Express went bust when the Pacific Telegraph company began operating in October of 1861.
The wood burning stoves were ablaze, warming this chilly winter's
eve. Kerosene lamps lit the Station as it did 150 years ago. Friends of Hollenberg Station and local Volunteers popped popcorn and served cookies and other treats for the 40 - 50 guests. Children of all ages also received gifts from Santa's scheduled visit. Cold weather never stops Santa.
German style Christmas music was played by John Knabe and Ed Hajek of Odell, Nebraska. They were joined by Martha Gerdes, of Hanover Kansas. She played the accordion.
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