{"id":8078,"date":"2026-02-06T14:39:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/columbia-philatelic-society-to-host-winter-stamp-show\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T14:39:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T14:39:37","slug":"columbia-philatelic-society-to-host-winter-stamp-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/columbia-philatelic-society-to-host-winter-stamp-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbia Philatelic Society to Host Winter Stamp Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"261\">Stamp collectors and history enthusiasts alike are invited to attend the Columbia Philatelic Society&rsquo;s fall\/winter stamp show, scheduled for <strong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"242\">Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14<\/strong>, in West Columbia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"482\">The show will be held at the <strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"319\">Tri-City Leisure Center<\/strong>, located at <strong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"353\">485 Brooks Avenue<\/strong>, the same venue used for the society&rsquo;s previous show. Hours are <strong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"446\">11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"481\">10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"816\">Fourteen vendors will be on site offering stamps, postcards, and stamp-collecting supplies. Dealers will also be available to <strong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"634\">appraise collections<\/strong> and answer questions about philately. Members of the Columbia Philatelic Society will be present throughout the show to introduce the hobby to interested <strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"815\">children and teenagers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"969\">Admission and parking are <strong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"852\">free<\/strong>, and attendees can enter an <strong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"898\">hourly raffle<\/strong> for a $10 gift certificate redeemable with any vendor during the show.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1169\">In addition to dealer booths, at least four society members will display personal stamp collections. Organizers say the exhibits are distinctive and reflect years of careful research and dedication.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1509\">Society members note that stamp collecting offers a unique way to explore history. From major historical events to influential leaders, entertainers, inventors, and medical breakthroughs, stamps commemorate a wide range of people and moments. Collectors say stamps can also enhance school projects by adding visual and historical context.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1663\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With new stamps issued every year, organizers say the hobby remains relevant and accessible, making now an ideal time for newcomers to begin collecting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stamp collectors and history enthusiasts alike are invited to attend the Columbia Philatelic Society&rsquo;s fall\/winter stamp show, scheduled for Friday, Feb. 13, and Saturday, Feb. 14, in West Columbia. 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