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Celebrating 250 Years of USPS at the National Postal Museum | MotorWeek FYI – Video

Celebrating 250 Years of USPS at the National Postal Museum | MotorWeek FYI – Video

October is National Stamp Collecting Month! The National Postal Museum celebrates the beauty and lore of stamps. A stamp is much more than the physical evidence that postage has been paid. Stamps can be miniature works of art, treasured keepsakes, and rare collectibles. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing some of our unique and favorite stamps. England introduced the world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, in 1840. A year later, a young woman from Leadenhall Street advertised in the Lon

October is National Stamp Collecting Month! The National Postal Museum celebrates the beauty and lore of stamps. A stamp is much more than the physical evidence that postage has been paid. Stamps can be miniature works of art, treasured keepsakes, and rare collectibles. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing some of our unique and favorite stamps. England introduced the world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, in 1840. A year later, a young woman from Leadenhall Street advertised in the Lon

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Stamp Act Tax Stamp

Stamp Act Tax Stamp

This Thanksgiving week, the Postal Museum is showing gratitude to those we’re most thankful for – you! 2025 was a year like no other. We celebrated incredible accomplishments, from our Postal Service Birthday Extravaganza and being recognized as one of the nation’s top museums, and navigated challenges like the nation’s longest government shutdown, which closed our doors for over a month. Through all the ups and downs this year, one thing never changed – your support. You help us share stories a

This Thanksgiving week, the Postal Museum is showing gratitude to those we’re most thankful for – you! 2025 was a year like no other. We celebrated incredible accomplishments, from our Postal Service Birthday Extravaganza and being recognized as one of the nation’s top museums, and navigated challenges like the nation’s longest government shutdown, which closed our doors for over a month. Through all the ups and downs this year, one thing never changed – your support. You help us share stories a

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Before you celebrate New Year’s Eve, will you take a moment to make double the impact at the National Postal Museum? There are just hours remaining in our year-end matching gift challenge, and so many supporters have already shown their commitment to this history museum like no other with generous donations. But we still need you. Will you join your fellow philanthropic leaders? Your gift of any amount, made by 11:59 TONIGHT, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our Council of Philatelists and g

Before you celebrate New Year’s Eve, will you take a moment to make double the impact at the National Postal Museum? There are just hours remaining in our year-end matching gift challenge, and so many supporters have already shown their commitment to this history museum like no other with generous donations. But we still need you. Will you join your fellow philanthropic leaders? Your gift of any amount, made by 11:59 TONIGHT, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by our Council of Philatelists and g

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Revisiting history at the National Postal Museum

Revisiting history at the National Postal Museum

National Postal Museum debuts new baseball exhibit

National Postal Museum debuts new baseball exhibit

A field trip has the potential to introduce students to new content and engage them in topics they’ve yet to explore first-hand. We joined Phoebe Sherman, Student and Teacher Programs Manager at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum to learn a few tips and tricks to ensure teachers and students get the most out of their field trips! #Smithsonian #Museum #FieldTrip | U.S. Department of Education

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Journey through time together on-board Mail Rail and discover the wonders of postal history in interactive exhibitions. | The Postal Museum

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Today is our 246th birthday! And to celebrate, we're taking you on a tour of our exhibit at the National Postal Museum in Washington, DC and reviewing our rich and important history. For more information, visit us at www.uspis.gov. #USPIS #Celebrate | U.S. Postal Inspection Service

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Entertain the whole family this holiday season at The Postal Museum. Explore interactive exhibitions together, and climb aboard our miniature postal train for an immersive underground adventure with a festive twist. | The Postal Museum

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Entertain the whole family this festive season at The Postal Museum. Explore interactive exhibitions together, and climb aboard our miniature postal train for an immersive underground adventure with a festive twist. | The Postal Museum

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WE'RE NOW OPEN! 🚂 Ride Mail Rail with new safety features, join a family-friendly Where’s Wally? trail and see the extended exhibition The Great Train Robbery: Crime & The Post -> https://bit.ly/36HH17q | The Postal Museum

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Get on board Mail Rail this summer and explore interactive exhibitions that bring history to life. | The Postal Museum

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Explore Sorted! Our immersive mini-town is complete with trolleys, pulleys, slides and chutes that are perfect for postie play. | The Postal Museum

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2025 was a year like no other, and this season of gratitude, we’re thanking those who made this extraordinary year possible – you! Just three days after our Postal Service Birthday Extravaganza in July, the Museum received an unexpected, but very welcome, honor: U.S. News & World Report named us as one of the 26 best museums in the nation! What’s more, we’re one of only two Smithsonian museums included in their ranking! National recognition like this is only possible because of you. Every time y

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Don’t miss your chance to be part of the biggest birthday in town! Our USPS 250th Birthday Extravaganza is just a week away, and we can’t wait to party with the people who make celebrations like this possible – you! We hope you’ll stop by for a day full of family-friendly games and activities honoring 250 years of the Postal Service shaping and reflecting American history, culture, and communities. If you can’t make it to the museum next week, you can still put your name on this special annivers

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Want to keep everyone entertained this winter? Jump on board a miniature postal train for an underground adventure & explore interactive exhibits. | The Postal Museum

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A new mail-voting exhibition is a reminder that its use dates back to the Civil War

We have October half term sorted at The Postal Museum! Join us for fun interactive exhibitions, an unforgettable ride on our underground railway and crafts activities suitable for children of all ages. | The Postal Museum

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The Lake City Massacre: The Federal Postmaster the Mob Tried to Erase

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The National Postal Museum takes you on a journey through the history of mail in the United States.

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The world’s largest public stamp collection is in Washington, D.C. inside the National Postal Museum. Inside the city’s old main post office, the Postal Museum is interactive. Alongside artifacts like Titanic relics or Amelia Earhart’s jumpsuit are stamps from around the world, some that you can take home. Create your own digital stamp, sort packages, solve puzzles, climb into a postal semi truck, or send a postcard. There’s something for any age. A local’s favorite, the Postal Museum is open ev

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Yatzuri Thomas✨| DMV Family Travel and Getaways on Instagram: "Things to do in Washington DC National Postal Museum 📍 2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20002 It’s true! The National Postal Museum is indeed one of the least visited Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C. According to statistics, it ranks among the bottom six in terms of visitor numbers. However, this museum is hella FUN, so plan a visit and I promise you won’t be disappointed. ✨Why? 👉🏾 Check out over 100,000 stamps on

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NATIONAL POSTAL MUSEUM 📍 2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 🎟️ FREE 🕰️ 10AM - 5:30PM (Everyday) Museum exploring the history of the U.S. postal service, from the Pony Express to stamp collections. This museum also offers a fascinating collection of stamps and exhibits on postal history, including interactive displays and a scavenger hunt for kids. This museum was definitely interesting & A must visit! . . . . #Dmv #atlanta #solodate #pinterest #review #dateideas #create #freethingst

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Lauren | Motherhood & Family Adventures on Instagram: "The National Postal Museum is another hidden gem for families! I was shocked by how many hands on exhibits they had that were perfect for kids and it’s FREE! We honestly could have spent hours here. We loved the package sorter, make your own stamp, and riding in the big Mack truck! #hiddengem #washingtondc #washingtondctrip #familyfriendly #momlife #virginia #springbreak"

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