Family Program at the National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. to
Highlight Letterboxing

Exploratory Post is an intergenerational, family program series providing
children and their adult companions with fun and unique ways to interact
with postal history. The content and activities of each program focus on a
theme applied to an exploration of related areas in the Museum galleries and
a selection of hands-on and educational activities. In April, Exploratory
Post will be highlighting Letterboxing!

This program will provide a basic introductory overview of letterboxing to
program participants. The program is free and open to all members of the
public, although groups larger than 10, please call in advance, (202)
357-2991. We welcome all letterboxers, whether experienced or just starting
out, to join us in this celebration of Letterboxing. For more information
read the description below or call (202) 357-2991.

Exploratory Post: Letterboxing
Saturday, April 12, 2003
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
National Postal Museum
2 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E.
Washington, D.C.

Learn about Letterboxing! Originally created in England, letterboxing in
America is a growing hobby combining the elements of an outdoor hiking
adventure with treasure hunting. Listen to Tim Brookes, a letterboxing
enthusiast, speak about the origin and development of this pastime. Create
your own letterbox. Families will enjoy exploring the Museum in search of a
letterbox. Groups larger than 10, please call in advance, (202) 357-2991.

The National Postal Museum is located at the corner of First Street and
Massachusetts Avenue, N.E., in the lower level of the former Washington City
Post Office Building on Capitol Hill, next to Union Station. Ride Metor to
Union Station. The Museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
except December 25th. Admission is free.

The National Postal Museum receives both financial and material support
from the United States Postal Service. The Smithsonian Institution
gratefully acknowledges the Postal Service's continued support of its
mission.


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