Alphabet + Philately = Alphabetilately!

Alphabetilately is a combination of "Alphabet" and "Philately." In celebration of their 15th anniversary, the Smithsonian National Postal Museum will be planning a new exhibition called the Alphabetilately. The Smithsonian Postal Museum has been entertaining visitors from around the world since 1993. According to their website, it is “dedicated to the preservation, study and presentation of postal history and philately”.

This exciting new exhibit will be coming to Washington, DC on September 26, 2008. It is dubbed to be a universally appealing exhibition and a lively educational experience for visitors of all ages. The collection will showcase various selections from the American postal system and philatelic history.

Each letter of the alphabet will be represented and will feature various aspects from mail sending or of the collection of stamps. According to the Smithsonian’s website, “the stamps, ephemera, and artifacts exhibited in Alphabetilately will graphically document the spectrum of the American experience, from historical subjects to popular culture, from actual events to important ideas.”

This exhibit is the brainchild of Bill Senkus of Walnut Creek, California. According to his website, “One important criterion was that each topic we chose had to be able to be easily and attractively illustrated both visually and verbally, and if possible should include a good story or two.” Taking into consideration that the Smithsonian is now planning on displaying his works, it is sure to be a fantastic exhibit.

Washington, DC is a wonderful tourist destination. The Postal Museum is one of the very interesting spots to visit while in the area.