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Benjamin Franklin, America’s First Postmaster

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Benjamin Franklin, America's First Postmaster

When

February 15, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Where

Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History
241 Wellesley St, Weston, MA, 02493

Event Type

On Saturday, February 15, Wellesley native and Colonial era postal history collector Dr. Tim O’Connor joins the museum as Benjamin Franklin and discusses his life as a Founding Father, Boston native, and America’s first Postmaster General. Franklin was the subject of one of the United States’ first two stamps, issued in 1847!

 

This is the first in a series of programming focused on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, which began in April of 1775.

This special event takes place in our main gallery, starting at 11AM.

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