This Thanksgiving week, the Postal Museum is showing gratitude to those we’re most thankful for – you! 2025 was a year like no other. We celebrated incredible accomplishments, from our Postal Service Birthday Extravaganza and being recognized as one of the nation’s top museums, and navigated challenges like the nation’s longest government shutdown, which closed our doors for over a month. Through all the ups and downs this year, one thing never changed – your support. You help us share stories a
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This hand-held, traditional Navy three-bar cancellation device was recovered from the capsized USS Oklahoma. It still bears the date “Dec 6, 1941 PM,” the day before the ship capsized and sank early Sunday morning during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The device shows evidence of water damage, and possibly even ash, hallmarks of its tragic past. Learn more in this video from our One Minute Wonders series. | Smithsonian National Postal Museum
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The year is almost over, and so is your chance to receive an exclusive invitation to a special postal premier! 2025 was a year like no other at the Postal Museum, and it’s all because of you. Every time you give, click, or visit, you are supporting our mission to share America’s postal history with curious learners every single day. As we enter a new year, we hope you consider what part you can play in making 2026 another extraordinary year at the Postal Museum. Don’t wait – our year-end giving
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