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Join the experts to discover special Canadian stamps, learn calligraphy, make your own wax-seal stamp, and see rare artifacts from the national postal collection.

From designing stamps to composing letters and even hand-delivering them, the mail has inspired surprising craftsmanship, artistry and design over the years. Join the experts for an Awesome Sunday of special postal activities for families. Challenge yourself with a “Stamp Find” and discover some of the works of art and personalities immortalized on Canadian postage stamps. Learn fancy penmanship from the Calligraphy Society of Ottawa and write a letter, then carve a rubber stamp to secure your message with a personalized wax seal. Finally, join our curators for a special behind-the-scenes tour of artifacts from the national postal collection in the Museum’s collections storage rooms. Each tour is limited to 10 participants; registration is first come, first served.

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Sunday, November 20, 2016
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.