SCHEDULE*
Thursday, October 24
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Dealer set-up. Exhibit set-up.
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Bourse opens for exhibitors, judges, CSA members, APS family and volunteers only
4:30 to 6 p.m. - CSA Trustees meeting, closed meeting (American Philatelic Center)
6 p.m. – Dedication of the Kaufmann Civil War Room – open to the public (American Philatelic Center)
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Welcoming reception at Big Spring Spirits, sponsored by Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions - open to the public
Friday, October 25
9 a.m. – Bourse dealer early entry
10 a.m. – Show opens to the public
11 a.m. – Francis J. Crown, Jr. - The 3c Nashville Provisional
12 p.m. – Tour of the American Philatelic Research Library
1 p.m. – Joint APS / APRL budget board meeting (open to the public)
1:30 p.m. – Dr. Daniel M. Knowles - The American Civil War Captured in 31 Covers
3:30 p.m. – Stefan T. Jaronski, Ph.D. - Evolution of Confederate Army Field Post Service During the Civil War
6 p.m. – Show closes
Saturday, October 26
9 a.m. – Bourse dealer early entry
10 a.m. – Show opens to the public
11 a.m. – Daniel J. Ryterband - A Country Divided: Effects of the American Civil War on the Mails
12 p.m. – Tour of the American Philatelic Research Library
2 p.m. – Judges’ Critique
4 p.m. – Show closes. Dealer and exhibit take down.
6:30 p.m. – Closing Reception and open bar at the American Philatelic Center – ticketed event**
7:30 p.m. – Awards Banquet at the American Philatelic Center – ticketed event**
Sunday, October 27
9 a.m. to Noon – Remaining dealer move-out and exhibit take-down
* See speaker bios and presentation abstracts on the Speakers page.
** Banquet and closing reception tickets are now available. See information on the Registration page.