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2026 CWPS Annual Convention at NAPEX (McLean, VA)

Published on June 22, 2026

NAPEX 2026 – McLean, VA

August 28-30, 2026

Show location:

Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
7920 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, Virginia 22102

Special Rate $144+taxes per night – use the link above to reserve your room

Deadline for reservations at this reduced rate is July 27, 2026

Society Dinner Friday August 28

Cash Bar 6:30 – 7:30

Dinner 7:30 

Location
Wildfire Restaurant
(5-minute drive from hotel)
Tyson’s Galleria Mall
2001 International Drive
McLean VA 22102

Dinner Menu
Appetizers:  Bison meatballs & crab cakes (served family style)
Salads:  Caesar and chopped salad (served family style)
Main Course:  Salmon, prime rib, pasta w/ vegs (choose one when you arrive)
Sides:  vegs & baked potato (served family style)
Desserts:  chocolate cake and berries crisp w/ ice cream (served family style)

Reservations
Cost of the Dinner $95
Make your reservation by mailing a check payable to the CWPS sent to:
Wayne Farley
1 Westwood Drive Unit 304
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950-1053

Please reserve your spot by sending your check ASAP (prior to July 31)

Space is limited

A shuttle bus will be arranged from the show hotel and several members will have cars to assist in transport as needed.

Planned Events Saturday August 29

General Membership Meeting

9 AM: Daniel Knowles will lead the meeting with reports from the various committee members

Presentations
10 AM: Michael O’Reilly to present “New Orleans Provisionals”

11 AM: Daniel Knowles to present “Handling American Domestic and International Mail 1860-1869: The Decade of Turmoil and Expansion”

Please join us for the above sessions and support our presenters

Send an email to contact@civilwarphilatelicsociety.org for support or questions.

See link for Annual Meeting Recaps from previous years

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