First Look at our BALPEX and NAPEX Postcrossing Meetup Postcards

I'm excited to share the postcard designs for the 2026 BALPEX and NAPEX Postcrossing meetups, provided by Linn's Stamp News.

The BALPEX postcard features Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. We chose this landmark because it perfectly complements the USPS First-Day-of-Issue ceremony for the Diagonal Flag stamped envelope being held at the stamp show. As the birthplace of The Star-Spangled Banner, Fort McHenry is forever linked to the American flag, making it a fitting design for this special event.

For NAPEX, we selected Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington. The design reflects the theme of this year's show and celebrates America's 250th anniversary. It also pairs with the show's commemorative postmarks, creating a memorable keepsake for attendees.

A special thank you to Linn's Stamp News for once again supporting Capitol-Beltway Postcard Club Postcrossing meetups with these beautiful postcards. We can't wait to see everyone at BALPEX and NAPEX—and to send these cards on their journeys around the world!