The American Philatelic Research Library,
the American Philatelic Society, and the Smithsonian National Postal Museum jointly produce the Postal History Symposia, which have been held annually since 2006. The symposia provide a forum for philatelists, academic scholars, postal historians, and the interested public to discuss and present research that integrates philately or the history of postal operations into the broader context of American history.

Seventh Annual Postal History Symposium & U.S. Classics 2012

The 2012 Symposium was held in conjunction with a philatelic exhibition hosted by the United States Philatelic Classics Society (USPCS). The Symposium included sessions on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning and afternoon, allowing time between sessions for viewing the invited stamp and postal history exhibits; purchasing stamps, covers and ephemera from the philatelic dealers; using the American Philatelic Research Library and other APS services; and conversing with fellow attendees.

Date:		November 2 - 4, 2012
Topic:		"Blue & Gray: Mail and the Civil War"
Event Location:		American Philatelic Center, Bellefonte, PA
Keynote Speaker:		Dr. Joseph M. Adelman, see Joseph's biography.
Papers and Presentations:		Download papers and presentations from the 2012 Symposium.
Eighth Postal History Symposium - 2014 The eighth Postal History Symposium is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 12–14, 2014 at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, Pa., in conjunction with a show by the American Air Mail Society.
Questions?		If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tara Murray at 814 933-3803 ext. 246.