George Slaton
G R E E T I N G S
The North Carolina Postal History Society studies, promotes, and educates the public about the state’s postal history. Established in 1982, the society is approved as Affiliate No. 155 of the American Philatelic Society and holds non-profit status under section 501(c)(3) with the IRS.The society maintains a data base of North Carolina postmarks from the colonial period to the modern era. The North Carolina Postmark Catalog, available on this website under the “Resources” tab, offers the most extensive collection of state postmarks ever assembled. An index enables the researcher to match named post offices with the county of origin. The postmark catalog itself is organized according to county and to the larger North Carolina cities. It is accessed and used by collectors and researchers here and internationally.
The society also publishes a full-color quarterly journal providing fresh and well-researched articles on North Carolina postal history. Members enjoy an annual meeting held each year at CHARPEX, a weekend in late July when stamp and postal history enthusiasts gather in Charlotte, North Carolina. The weekend features a dealer bourse, philatelic exhibits, and club programs.
You are welcome to join the North Carolina Postal History Society! Society members receive a subscription to the quarterly journal.The annual dues are $15.00. See the Join tab for more details.