The Columbus Historical Society Invites You to

Spend a Night With Abraham Lincoln

Thursday, February 12, 2026 6:30 to 8:30 pm

at the Historic Engine House #6, 540 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43215

Mr. Lincoln, late of the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, Will Discuss his Candidacy, the Current State of the Union, Issues of the Day, and Will Take Questions at the Historic Engine House #6

Parking available at the nearby Holy Family Church located at 584 W. Broad Street

The Price of Admission is $45, with net proceeds to benefit the continued renovation of Engine House #6

Light refreshments will be served. Bar service will be available.

Seating is Limited, RSVP by February 7, 2026

Per Order of the Honorable John D. Cooper of Baltimore, Ohio: Attendance by all Membership is Required at this Special Conclave

This would be a great opportunity for Club Members to see the work at the Engine House. Please consider attending, or at least donating through a ticket purchase, and demonstrate the depth of our Club's support.

RSVP and Buy Tickets Here !

We encourage all of you to help us support CHS and the Engine House #6 Renovations by attending !


Come Join Us for Colopex 2026

sponsored by

The Worthington Stamp Club

and The Columbus Philatelic Club

Two Great Clubs, One Great Show !

Friday, June 19, 2026 and Saturday, June 20, 2026

Madison County Fairgrounds 205 Elm Street, London, OH 43140 20 Minutes West of Columbus just South of I-70

A select bourse of 14 Dealers Free F’rall One Frame Exhibition and Friday Free F’rall Feast


Upcoming Meetings

Harrison House, 570 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

6:30 pm Chatter, 7:00 pm Meeting, Mini Auction and Program

  • Jan 12 - Stimulating State Stamp Study - Part 2

  • Jan 26 - No Meeting, Regular 2nd and 4th Meeting Schedule Resumes in February

  • Feb 9 - Postal Museum Video “The Secret Language of Stamps”

  • Feb 23 - Program TBA


Membership and More Information:

Annual membership dues are $10.00 for single membership and $15.00 for family membership. Dues may be paid at a regular meeting or by mailing to the below address.

Further information concerning meetings, membership or other topics may be obtained by attending a meeting, sending us a message using the Contact Us form, or by addressing a request to

    The Columbus Philatelic Club, Inc.
    PO Box 20582
    Columbus OH 43220-0582

Recent Club News

Ken Gilbert captures Large Gold (91) at Westpex 2025 in April with “Landpost UBER Lehrte”


2025 Club Officers:

President: Guy M Purington. Vice-President: Marie Gibbs. Secretary: Maureen Thacker. Treasurer: Rick Young. Columbian Editor and Historian: Maggie Ostrowski. Board Members: Gary Eschelbach (26-27), Dan Keating (26-27), Mark Beavers (25-26), Jeff Jacobs (25-26)