October is National Stamp Collecting Month! The National Postal Museum celebrates the beauty and lore of stamps. A stamp is much more than the physical evidence that postage has been paid. Stamps can be miniature works of art, treasured keepsakes, and rare collectibles. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing some of our unique and favorite stamps. England introduced the world’s first postage stamp, the Penny Black, in 1840. A year later, a young woman from Leadenhall Street advertised in the Lon

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This Sunday, November 9th is National Visit a Museum Day! Explore the incredible art museums across our communities this weekend, from South Bend to Fort Wayne and beyond. Art museums offer a space to reflect, connect, and be inspired. Whether you're discovering local artists or taking in world-class exhibits, there's a museum near you ready to welcome you in. We’re proud to support the arts, including the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art in South Bend shown in the video below. Make it a museum day t

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