Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT: The Spellman Museum is a center of learning for people of all ages. It preserves, enhances and expands its collections, library, and facilities and provides programs and activities as a philatelic trust for the lifelong education and inspiration of the general public; promotes the hobby of stamp collecting; and, is a resource to engage historians, the curious, and the researcher. Revised by Trustees October 2015. Approved by Corporation  April 2016.

Stamps tell the story of the history of the Postal Service, and the story of society, cultures and identity through postage stamps. Our programs about the history of stamps and the postal system can be presented at public libraries, social clubs, senior centers, independent and assisted living facilities.  And we have extraordinary exhibits and displays throughout the entire museum that illustrate our history and common connects through stamps.  All children receive a free packet of stamps every visit. A completed quiz on the Main Gallery exhibits gives the opportunity to win even more stamps!

Why Collect Stamps?

  • For fun, to learn and reach goals
  • Affordable  (except for the rarities)
  • Educational benefits and historical value of stamps
  • A way to connect with people abroad through swapping stamps
  • Meet new friends who share a common interest
  • Sentimental value
  • To commemorate special events
  • As another way to show your dedication to real-life interests
  • As an investment (for the rarities collector)
  • Easy to store and does not take up too much space
  • As a de-stressor to everyday life
  • A perfect way to avoid boredom

Who Collects Stamps?

Whatever their reasons, stamp collecting is fun, enjoyable and it is pretty easy to get started. For beginners, you do not need a lot to start a stamp collection -- just a few stamps at a time and a place to store or display them.

​The great thing about stamp collecting is that everyone can collect stamps! Some of the famous and influential persons who are also stamp collectors themselves are: King George V of England, Queen Elizabeth II, King Farouk I of Egypt, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, lead vocalist of the band Queen Freddie Mercury, The Beatles member John Lennon, Ayn Rand, Amelia Earhart, Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and lead guitarist of The Rolling Stones Ronnie Wood.