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)