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5 days ago · Photo courtesy National Postal Museum, Smithsonian Institution. The Postal Museum also has several maps of the New York City pneumatic tube system, mostly from the 1930s and 40s. A 1947 map has ...
4 days ago · National Postal Museum Collection. 20,400 online records of collection objects including postage stamps, letters and envelopes, postal operation equipment, military mail, postal employee gear, and archival documents. Contact: 202-633-5555 Browse Collection | Browse Images | Browse Social Media | Catalog Record Source
2 days ago · National Museum of Natural History. From the iconic African elephant and dinosaur displays to an exhibit on Ancient Egyptian mummies, this Smithsonian museum houses a collection of more than 145 million specimens. There are also plenty of fun family programs, including Play Dates for ages 0-5 on most Tuesday mornings. 36. National Postal Museum
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4 days ago · The U.S. Postal Service will issue Shaker Design stamps to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the first Shakers in America. The set of 12 stamps celebrates the refined, timeless beauty of Shaker design and features photographs of items that highlight its core elements: simplicity and utility.
3 days ago · Ongoing Tours & Activities Look for our friendly volunteer at the Welcome Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum. Venue: Postal Museum. Event Location: Starts at the Welcome Desk in the Historic Lobby. Cost: Free. Accessibility: Assisted listening devices. Wheelchair accessible. Sunday, May 26, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM.
2 days ago · The history of the USPS is preserved at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. It is housed in the City Post Office Building, which served as the capital’s post office from 1918 to 1986. The museum is home to one of the most significant philatelic collections in the world.
14 hours ago · Topics: Joint Issues Postal History Stamp Collecting Stamp Exhibitions Stamp Expositions Stamp Series World War I US #5062-63 were issued on opening day. On May 28, 2016, the doors opened on America’s 11th International Stamp Exhibition, World Stamp Show 2016.
