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National Museum of American History

Country Store Post Office

January 1, 1980 – July 21, 2006

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This country store was located in Headsville, West Virginia, from the 1860s to 1971, serving as a post office about half those years. Brought to the museum lock, stock, and barrel (staples and sundries of a bygone era still line the shelves), it again functions as an official post office. Stamps, including special issues, may be purchased here, and mail that is deposited receives a unique, hand-stamped "Smithsonian Station" postmark.


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1st Floor, East Wing, near Constitution Ave. Entrance

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10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed Dec. 25

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1300 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

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