The General Officers of
Descendants of Early Postmasters 1607–1900
Cordially invite you to join the Society
Postmaster General
Jane Routt Power
Membership Eligibility
A person of good character, age 18, who is a citizen of United States, and is lineal descended from an ancestor who served in any capacity to aid in the development and execution of the American postal system during the period 1607 to 1900 is eligible for membership. Services to include: Postmaster General; Postmaster; postal official, postal surveyor, or postal inspector of township or county; tavern keeper, inn keeper; book seller, printer, Pony Express rider, stagecoach operator, ferrymen, ship captain, steamboat captain, railroad mail service superintendent or clerk, surveyor or builder of roads and bridges, clearer of rivers for public transit, and like services.
Purposes
* To enrich knowledge of American history and the development of America through the postal system.
* To enlighten others as to the importance of the American postal system in the development of the transportation infrastructure of America.
* To promote the study of philately, the collection and study of postage stamps and postmarks.
* To enlighten others as to the importance of the American postal system in the development of the transportation infrastructure of America.
* To promote the study of philately, the collection and study of postage stamps and postmarks.
Philanthropy
Smithsonian National Postal Museum
Four Areas have been identified for our society’s support projects:
Fund for Innovation and Excellence - Support the Fund for Innovation and Excellence and provide crucial unrestricted funding to allow the museum to act on new opportunities, plan for the future, and strengthen ongoing programs, initiatives, and collections. These gifts will be used to support new educational programs, build new exhibits, display and preserve the museum’s six million-piece collection, encourage new collectors, and teach American history. Our society’s gift will allow the museum to improve, expand, and better fulfill its mission across every department.
Education - Support the Education Department in its mission to create meaningful connections between visitors and the world of stamps and postal history. Postal-themed public programs engage, inspire, and entertain eager learners of all ages. School tours teach valuable skills, challenging students to improve their problem-solving and creative-thinking abilities. Teachers can join the new CollectED community, where they use cutting-edge classroom technology, attend monthly workshops, participate in quarterly challenges to bring museum collections to their classrooms, and receive weekly tips from museum staff. Volunteers support family day celebrations, lead daily museum tours, and provide stamp-printing demonstrations to visitors. Our society’s gift will allow the museum to expand its program offerings and provide audiences new opportunities at the museum and in classrooms across the country.
Philatelic Exhibits - Support the Philatelic Exhibits Department and help us continue fulfilling our mission of exhibiting stamp and cover collections that would otherwise be inaccessible, and presenting these materials in a way that is engaging, exciting, and relevant to all our visitors. From June 9, 2016 – March 25, 2018, our visitors have the opportunity to learn about the history of our national parks, as told through the fresh and unique lens of stamps, postal art, and philatelic artifacts. “Trailblazing: 100 Years of Our National Parks” is the fourth rotating exhibit in the historic Postmaster’s Suite, and we look forward to debuting new, exciting, and cutting-edge exhibits in this space moving forward. Our society’s gift will support upcoming exhibits in the historic Postmaster’s Suite.
Postal History Exhibits - Support the Postal History Department in its efforts to tell the story of the postal system and how it continues to shape the history of the United States. More than the history of a communication system, it is the story of the development of democracy and the binding together of this great nation. It is the history of the development of communities and commerce across the country. It is the history of transportation systems and individuals, delivery services and connections. It is the history of America, and a crucial piece of our future. Our society’s gift will allow the museum to preserve remarkable historical treasures and feature new exhibitions, including a new exhibit to commemorate the centennial of America’s military involvement in World War I. This exhibit will feature letters by General John Pershing and Americans in the war.
Fund for Innovation and Excellence - Support the Fund for Innovation and Excellence and provide crucial unrestricted funding to allow the museum to act on new opportunities, plan for the future, and strengthen ongoing programs, initiatives, and collections. These gifts will be used to support new educational programs, build new exhibits, display and preserve the museum’s six million-piece collection, encourage new collectors, and teach American history. Our society’s gift will allow the museum to improve, expand, and better fulfill its mission across every department.
Education - Support the Education Department in its mission to create meaningful connections between visitors and the world of stamps and postal history. Postal-themed public programs engage, inspire, and entertain eager learners of all ages. School tours teach valuable skills, challenging students to improve their problem-solving and creative-thinking abilities. Teachers can join the new CollectED community, where they use cutting-edge classroom technology, attend monthly workshops, participate in quarterly challenges to bring museum collections to their classrooms, and receive weekly tips from museum staff. Volunteers support family day celebrations, lead daily museum tours, and provide stamp-printing demonstrations to visitors. Our society’s gift will allow the museum to expand its program offerings and provide audiences new opportunities at the museum and in classrooms across the country.
Philatelic Exhibits - Support the Philatelic Exhibits Department and help us continue fulfilling our mission of exhibiting stamp and cover collections that would otherwise be inaccessible, and presenting these materials in a way that is engaging, exciting, and relevant to all our visitors. From June 9, 2016 – March 25, 2018, our visitors have the opportunity to learn about the history of our national parks, as told through the fresh and unique lens of stamps, postal art, and philatelic artifacts. “Trailblazing: 100 Years of Our National Parks” is the fourth rotating exhibit in the historic Postmaster’s Suite, and we look forward to debuting new, exciting, and cutting-edge exhibits in this space moving forward. Our society’s gift will support upcoming exhibits in the historic Postmaster’s Suite.
Postal History Exhibits - Support the Postal History Department in its efforts to tell the story of the postal system and how it continues to shape the history of the United States. More than the history of a communication system, it is the story of the development of democracy and the binding together of this great nation. It is the history of the development of communities and commerce across the country. It is the history of transportation systems and individuals, delivery services and connections. It is the history of America, and a crucial piece of our future. Our society’s gift will allow the museum to preserve remarkable historical treasures and feature new exhibitions, including a new exhibit to commemorate the centennial of America’s military involvement in World War I. This exhibit will feature letters by General John Pershing and Americans in the war.
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