​INTERESTED IN THE WORLD CUP?

CLICK HERE FOR A HISTORY OF THE CUP AS SHOWN THROUGH STAMPS
www.stampnewsonline.net/BrowsingtheWeb/SNO_0614_World_Cup.pdf

The Tour De France has begun.

FREE STAMP SPECIAL FOR
THE SUMMER 
Email us your home address at info@Spellman.org  and we will send you ten free first day covers.

COME VISIT US
REGULAR SUMMER HOURS 
THURSDAY TO SATURDAY 
​   12:00  to 5:00

​The Museum is free on Friday July 20 and opens early at 9:00.  It's Free Fun Friday.
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The Museum is located on the campus of Regis College, Weston, MA 
You don't have to be a stamp collector to enjoy a visit to the Spellman


EXHIBIT: The 100th ANNIVERSARY OF US AIR MAIL

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.

​Free stamps for the children.
​Scavenger hunts, games and puzzles for  stamp prizes.
Make stamp bookmarks and rainbows
Design your own stamps 

​Do you have any stamps you would like to donate?  Contact us at info@spellman.org
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​Watch our 15 minute video - Link is below
Comment from a teacher: "The monthly video is
always a hit with my 51 fourth graders and my Geography Club."
From a non-collector; "I hadn't realized how informative stamps can be, and how much history is involved in stamp collecting."
From a viewer: "The show is wonderful.  So much information, the production is well done and a great host." 
From Lincoln, MA: "My wife and I watch your show  and really enjoy it. The animations are cool, a bit of Monty Python." 
From a student stamp club in India: "The latest show  was very informative. The kids loved every aspect of it, especially Archie the Alligator showcasing the essential tools of a philatelist."
From a new member: "I enjoyed the video immensely.  Aside from your informative, educational, and inspiring video I was impressed by how well the video was done, how much stamp content was included, and how well it held my interest."

CURRENT EXHIBITS


  • AIR MAIL 100th ANNIVERSARY 
  • Women of the Alvin 
  • ​Ben Franklin on Stamps -  US Stamps to 1900
  • First stamps of Great Britain   
  • History of Rural Free Deliverly
  • 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​
  • Did you know you can buy current stamps at our Post office, even on Sunday? (No packages, please).
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July 18, 1918
Nelson Mandela born

July 18, 1921
John Glenn born

July 18, 1792
John Paul Jones dies

July 18, 1898
Pierre and Marie Curie disover polonium



​If you would like a calendar featuring stamps for each day, email to
​ info@spellman.org.
Our latest newsletter is also available. Email request to
info@spellman.org.​
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The Spellman Museum is Great for ALL Ages!
Visits to classroom and field trips to the Museum are available.  Email to info@spellman.org for details.


EXHIBIT: WOMEN WHO DELIVERED MAIL UNDER THE SEA
“This exhibit celebrates the 39 women who have used the human occupied vehicle (HOV) Alvin to dive for scientific purposes more than nine times including the Marianna Trench. On display is mail that has traveled to the depth of the ocean in the submersible Alvin and postage stamps which show the creatures and fauna they work with, as well as an actual piece of a hydrothermal vent “smoker” tell the stories of their work.  The exhibit runs until mid September. 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR. 
​THE MUSEUM IS PARTICIPATING IN THE HIGHLAND STREET FOUNDATION'S FREE FUN FRIDAY PROGRAM.
Every week this summer ten different Museums will be free on a Friday.  The Spellman will be free on Friday, July 20  9:00 - 5:00.
More information at  www.highlandstreet.org/programs/free-fun-fridays
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Observe the Postage Stamp—Its Usefulness Depends Upon Its Ability to Stick to One Thing Till It Gets There​​


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​THE MUSEUM OFFERS MERIT AND FUN BADGES PROGRAMS FOR BOY SCOUTS, DAISIES, BROWNIES, GIRL SCOUTS AND CUB SCOUTS.   
 For more information and/or to register call 617-784-5838 or email to info@spellman.org


THE MUSEUM IS CELEBRATING THE 49TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MOON LANDING

​ EXHIBIT OPENS JULY 20 - Our Free Friday.

​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.

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 Scooby-Doo stamp was on July 14 in Minnesota.  It should now be at your local post office. 
                                     
​            FIRST DAY CEREMONIES 
Are you traveling to Las Vegas, Columbus, Ohio or College Park, Maryland in August?
If so, why not attend a First Day stamp ceremony for stamps about magic, dragons or airmail.  For more information about ceremonies at the three cities email to info@spellman.org.

  • Lecture/Visits Programs Available
    The Museum offers a one-hour PowerPoint presentation on the history of postage stamps covering a range of historical topics presented by the Museum's Education Director.  The talk has been given at libraries, senior centers, rotary clubs, assisted living facilities, churches, life-long learning programs and at other social organizations. One recent attendee commented: "I so enjoyed your  presentation  Thank you. Your program was full of relatable information, and your style is so friendly. I could have listened for another hour."

    For more information and/or to schedule a program, email to info@spellman.org or call 617-784-5838.  Visits to the Museum  by any of these groups on any day of the week  can also be arranged.    ​​​

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THE MUSEUM IS PARTICIPATING IN THE BLUE STAR MUSEUM PROGRAM.  CURRENT MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES WILL RECEIVE FREE ADMISSION UNTIL LABOR DAY.  For more information email to info@spellman.org.

 WATCH THE MAY EPISODE OF GOING POSTAL 
 
​This video features some famous people from India on stamps plus a visit from Archie the Alligator to celebrate Earth Day. Also a  tribute to Mr. Fred Rogers and the new stamp issued in his honor.  For a link to the July show, send an email to info@spellman.org

Latest News

  • Post Rider Newsletter ! 
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  • ​BOARD PRESIDENT TO RECEIVE SPECIAL PHILATELIC AWARD
  • The Philatelic Foundation will award Nancy B. Clark, president of the Museum's Corporation,  with its Neinken Medal for distinguished service to philately at a ceremony to be held at The Collectors Club in New York on April 23, 2018. A lifelong collector, she has served in numerous leadership positions in both national and international philately. She has been devoted to the development of stamp collecting in students and young people, has taught classes and developed teaching curriculum as well as mentored Boy Scouts in achieving merit badges in stamp collecting.
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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 Spellman Friend of Education Award was recently 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
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  • OLLI LECTURE: Museum member David Ball recently 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 these 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.