The Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History

SNAKES ON STAMPS NOW ON EXHIBIT
View photos from Wednesday night's snake program below
Amelia Earhart - Sat.
Teddy Roosevelt - Sun.

THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF REGIS COLLEGE,
241 WELLESLEY ST.
WESTON, MA. 02493

PLEASE COME VISIT US
THURSDAY TO SUNDAY
12:00 to 5:00 or by appointment.
Regular admission: $8 adults
$5 Seniors
$3 Children (5-16)
Members free
Special rates for Groupon users.
The Museum participates in the state EBT card program.
Children receive a free packet of stamps.
The Museum has somewhat limited handicap accessibility. Please call in advance 781-768-8367 or info@spellman.org.

RIVERSIDE STAMP SHOW
SUNDAY NOV. 10 10:00 - 3:00
Free admission to the show and the Museum

FREE STAMP OFFER BELOW

MUSEUM VIDEO WINS AWARDS
The Museum's cable-tv/Youtube show recentlly received two awards by the international organization called The Telly.
The October fifteen minute show can be viewed by scrolling down to the link below or clicking on the YouTube icon at the top right of this page.
Special appearance by Archie, the Stamp Collecting Alligator and his free stamp offer for Halloween plus a challenging trivia stamp question, information on stamp vending machines, the Loch Ness monster, stamps from Iceland and other topics.
Recent comment from a viewer:
"The show is organized, professional and full of interesting stamp knowledge"

FREE STAMP OFFER
Receive ten First Day Covers of stamps celebrating our fifty states.
Send your mailing address to
info@spellman.org

ARE YOU A LETTERBOXER?
The museum participates in this program..

You don't have to be a stamp collector to enjoy a visit to the Spellman
Observe the Postage Stamp—Its Usefulness Depends Upon Its Ability to Stick to One Thing Till It Gets There.

Did you know we have an envelope that survived the crash of the Hindenburg in 1937?
We also have a dress made entirely of stamps that was worn to a stamp exposition in the 1920's.
On exhibit are stamps once owned by President Franklin Roosevelt

Do you have any stamps you would like to donate? Contact us at info@spellman.org

CURRENT EXHIBITS
Snakes on Stamps
Members' collections
Ben Franklin on Stamps - US Stamps to 1900
The One Penny Black - The first stamp 1840
History of Rural Free Delivery
Civil War Mail
Owls on Stamps
The Boston Post Road
Stamps from the FDR collection
Zeppelin Mail
Ways that mail has been delivered over the years
Children's Postal Games and stamp cases and boxes

PICTURES FROM OUR RECENT FAMILY DAYS

STAMPS COME ALIVE PROGRAMS IN OCTOBER

Meet Amelia Earhart - Saturday Oct. 19 10:30
Tickets $6 adults $3 children
Meet Teddy Roosevelt, Oct. 20 2:00
Tickets $ 6 adults $3 teenagers
For more information or to reserve tickets, email to info@spellman.org
Tickets also sold at the door.
On Saturday October 19 at 10:30, awarding winning actress Sheryl Faye will give her portrayal of the famed pilot Amelia Earhart. In this multi-media presentation, Faye will bring Earhart to life and show how she followed her dreams with an indomitable spirit. Her story will inspire everyone to pursue their own budding interests, whatever they may be, and will also reinforce the importance of family, respect for others and individuality. There will be plenty of time for questions after the performance. The show is suitable for all ages.
Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children with a $20 maximum for families. They will be sold at the door or can be ordered in advance at 617-784-5838 or info@spellman.org. Each child will receive a free Earhart postage stamp and an exhibit of Earhart on stamps will be in the museum gallery.

On Sunday, October 20 at 2:00, noted actor Ted Zalewski will give his portrayal of our twenty-sixth President Teddy Roosevelt in a performance entitled “Mind, Body and Spirit”. Roosevelt was admired as a cowboy, soldier, naturalist, champion of conservation, statesman and father. Zalewski presents all of this in his fifty minute performance.
Tickets are $6 adults and $3 for teenagers. They may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 617-784-5838 or email to info@spellman.org. Group rates are available. ce by calling 617-784-5838 or email to info@spellman.org. Group rates are available.

THE MUSEUM OFFERS MERIT AND FUN BADGES PROGRAMS FOR BOY SCOUTS, DAISIES, BROWNIES, GIRL SCOUTS AND CUB SCOUTS. These programs are also open to non-scouts, both boys and girls ages 10 to 16. The next program is Saturday, November 16 - 9:00 to 1:00
PARENT COMMENT FROM OUR LAST PROGRAM: "Our boys had a blast and were thrilled to earn this badge. Thank you."
We are proud to announce that this year we have had almost 150 scouts already participate in our merit badge program and we welcome more!
For more information and/or to register call 617-784-5838 or email to info@spellman.org

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LEARN ABOUT HISTORIC EVENTS OF THE DAY CONNECTED TO STAMPS
SEE THESE STAMPS BELOW

COLLECTION EVALUATIONS AVAILABLE
Do you have a collection gathering dust in your closet? Do you wonder if it has some value? The Museum offers an evaluation service for a fee of $40. To set up an appointment email info@spellman.org or click on "Other Services" above.

NEWSLETTER
If you would like a copy of our latest newsletter, just email to info@spellman.org

INTERESTED IN JOINING A STAMP CLUB?
The Waltham Stamp Club meets twice a month starting at 7:00. For more information email to info@spellman.org

RENTAL SPACE AVAILABLE
Are you looking for a space for an upcoming business meeting or some other function for your organization?
The Museum has a room suitable for such meetings.
For more details email to info@spellman.org

The Spellman Museum is Great for ALL Ages!
Visits to classroom and field trips to the Museum are available. The Museum also has programs for homeschoolers of all ages.
Email to info@spellman.org for details.
10:00 - 3:00

October 16, 1888
Eugene O'Neil is born.

If you would like a calendar featuring stamps for each weekday, email to info@spellman.org.
Our latest newsletter is also available. subscribe below.

Executive Director Joseph Mullin (right), Marcia Wilson from "Eyes On Owls" of Ipswich and Museum Curator George Norton pose with a snowy owl at the Museum's "Stamps Come Alive" program recently. Hedwig the snowy owl delivered the mail in the Harry Potter stories.

Latest News

Ben Franklin, aka Dr. Tim O'Connor, listens to Vera Meyer play the glass harmonica, an instrument he invented in 1761, at the Museum's Annual Members Dinner.

The 2018 Spellman Friend of Education Award was given to Weston resident David Sabot, a senior at the Cambridge School of Weston, because of all his work with the monthly production of the educational video Going Postal (link above). To read more about David click: weston.wickedlocal.com/news/20180224/spellman-museum-announces-friend-of-education-award-recipient

Sending postcards, making Valentine cards and doing arts and crafts with stamps were all part of the fun at our annual Valentines Family Day on Feb. 10

OLLI LECTURE: Museum member David Ball spoke to about 75 people at the Tufts Life-Long Learning program about the history of postage stamps and the postal system. Talks such as this are available for all types of adult organizations.
Members of the Society For Hungarian Philately held a meeting and their annual dinner on May 5 at the Museum. Several displays of Hungarian stamps were on exhibit and books from the Museum's library about Hunganian stamps were made availabe.