The 2024 Postal History Symposium, celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, will be held at the American Philatelic Center in Bellefonte, PA on November 15 & 16. In addition to a schedule of speakers, exhibits, and a bourse, the American Philatelic Society will also host two social events for attendees.
On Thursday, November 14, there will be a cocktail reception with cocktails by Big Spring Spirits and hors d'oeuvres by Farmstead Fusion, sponsored by the Collectors Club of Chicago. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the American Philatelic Center.
On Friday, November 15, the American Philatelic Society will host a dinner at Brass 16823 with cocktails by Big Spring Spirts and dinner by Farmstead Fusion, with the option of butternut risotto stuffed chicken breast, herb-roasted sirloin, or spinach, butternut, and ricotta stuffed shells. A cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m., and seating for dinner will begin at 6:30. Benjamin Combes of the Universal Postal Union will be the keynote speaker. Tickets can be purchased here; the deadline to purchase tickets for the dinner is November 6.
If you haven't yet registered for the Postal History Symposium, click here to sign up. We look forward to welcoming you to Bellefonte and the APC for this fascinating event.