The Columbus Historical Society
Rescheduled: A Night With Abraham Lincoln, Republican Party Candidate for President
Thursday, April 16, 2026 6:30 PM 8:30 PM
Historic Engine House #6
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 St.
The Price of Admission is $45, with net proceeds to benefit the continued renovation of Engine House #6.
Light refreshments will be served. RSVP by April 12. Seating is Limited!
In the event of Mr. Lincoln’s delay he will be represented by the Hon. John D. Cooper of Baltimore, Ohio.
Purchase Tickets Here: Columbus Historical Society
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
Mar 23 - A Visit to the Engine House #6 Renovations
April 13 - Stimulating Stamp Study #3 - Quiz by Dan Keating
April 27 - Happy Birthday U.S. Grant! - Mary and Maggie Ohhhhh Nooooo ….
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
We will miss you dearly Jason ….
Dr Jason Manchester 1939-2026
Recent Show Awards:
Ken Gilbert: Large Gold (91) at Westpex 2025 and Large Gold (91) at Garfield Perry 2026 with “Landpost "über" Lehrcontactte: An Exemplar of the Rural Mail System in Germany”
Ed Gosnell: Large Gold (90) at Garfield Perry 2026 with “A History of Nineteenth Century Nepal through Seals and Signatures”
Guy Purington: Large Gold (91) at Rocky Mountain 2025 and Large Gold (90) Indypex 2025 with “Snapshot Amateurs: The Homemade Real Photo Post Card in America during the Post Card Mania 1898-1920”
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)