PaPHS’s Commitment to Education and Engagement
Outreach has always been at the heart of the Pennsylvania Postal History Society (PaPHS) mission. Whether through stamp shows, publications, or digital platforms, PaPHS strives to connect collectors, historians, and curious minds with the stories behind the stamps and covers. As we continue to preserve Pennsylvania’s rich postal legacy, we are also embracing new tools and strategies to engage the present. We welcome new members, expand access to resources, and build a more inclusive and informed community of postal history enthusiasts.
Recent Outreach Highlights
- SCOPEX 2025
- Our annual meeting at the American Philatelic Center brought members together in person and online, with updates on leadership and the upcoming website launch.
- Website Redesign
- Launched in November 2025, our new site will offer improved accessibility, member tools, and educational resources.
- Including integrations to support the efforts of PaPHS
- Giving members the ability to manage their membership subscriptions online
- By accepting donations online
- Publishing Fund
- Supports content-specific publications, like our Monographs. PaPHS introduced a dedicated fund that ensures the journal’s continued excellence and reach.
- General Fund
- Supports the ongoing mission of PaPHS and allows PaPHS to continue serving the postal history community.
- Publishing Fund
- Educational YouTube Channel
- PaPHS now offers recorded presentations and tutorials on postal history topics. Perfect for members who want to learn, share, or rewatch PaPHS talks at their own pace.
- Library & School Partnerships
- We’re developing programs to bring postal history into classrooms and community libraries. Offering hands-on materials, local history connections, and opportunities for young learners to explore the world through stamps.
- PA Museums
- PaPHS is an active member of PA Museums
- APS Library – APRL
- Has a complete set of PaPHS Historian copies to be checked out
- PA Museums
- We’re developing programs to bring postal history into classrooms and community libraries. Offering hands-on materials, local history connections, and opportunities for young learners to explore the world through stamps.
- Stamp Show Presence
- PaPHS continues to exhibit at regional stamp shows, sharing resources, recruiting new members, and showcasing Pennsylvania’s postal treasures to a broader audience.
- Welcoming New Members
- PaPHS is thrilled to see our community grow. Each new member brings a fresh perspective and passion to the Society.
Join Us in Preserving and Sharing Pennsylvania’s Postal Story.
How you can get involved:
- Share your collecting interests or research ideas
- Contribute to PaPHS’s award-winning Journal, Historian
- Volunteer for Society projects and events
- Help us spread the word by inviting a friend to explore PaPHS
- Support our mission through a donation or by joining a committee
- Connect with your local library or school to help expand our educational outreach
Outreach is a reflection of PaPHS’s commitment to education, connection, and community. As PaPHS continues to expand our efforts, we invite you to be part of the journey. Explore the new PaPHS website, share it with fellow enthusiasts, and sign up for alerts to stay informed about upcoming events, publications, and opportunities to get involved. Become a member today and help us carry Pennsylvania’s postal history into the future.
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