Red River 200

Gallery: Selkirk Stamp Launch - 3 May 2012

Selkirk Stamp Launch

The stamp launch was held next to Ross House Museum, on the site where the Selkirk settlers planted the first wheat crop in October 1812.

Manitoba Living History Society members at the launch

Members of the Manitoba Living History Society, portraying members of the Red River community of the early 19th century, were on hand for the Selkirk stamp launch.

Lord Selkirk with Lord Selkirk

Lord Selkirk, portrayed by Chris Black, an active member of the Manitoba Living History Society, displayed a set of the special Lord Selkirk commemorative stamp.

Sending mail from the Ross House post office

Tim Flook, a member of the St. Andrew's Society of Winnipeg, purchased copies of the Selkirk stamp and mailed several letters from Ross House Museum during the event.

Presentation to Co-Chairs Fraser and Prout

Selkirk Bicentenary Committee Co-Chair Phyllis Fraser (left) and Lawrence Prout (right) accepted a special presentation of the new Selkirk stemp from Susan Margles, Vice-President of Canada Post.

Fletcher with Manitoba Living History Society members

Members of the Manitoba Living History Society joined the Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport) for the unveiling of the new stamp.

MHS Past Presidents at the launch

Manitoba Historical Society Past-Presidents Harry Duckworth (left) and Gordon Goldsborough (right) participated in the stamp launch event.

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