The infamous pistols. Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution.
In anticipation of Hamilton fever– which started when the tickets first went on sale but will officially reach fever pitch when the musical opens at the Kennedy Center on June 12– the National Postal Museum, a.k.a. the Smithsonian in our backyard, has a very cool exhibit about Alexander Hamilton opening today through March 3, 2019. Titled “Alexander Hamilton: Soldier, Secretary, Icon,” the exhibit will showcase not just the infamous duel pistols (which will be on view through June 24 only), but will have a suite of great documents telling the story of a man who was a thinker ahead of his time, as well as a founder of the United States Postal Service.
If you want to explore the exhibit from the comfort of your home, send it to relatives far away, or be aware of several very cool special events happening at the Postal Museum, visit the portal specifically designed for the exhibit by clicking here.