In the early 19th century, America was far from either the largest or richest country in the world, but its postal service was already by far the biggest on the planet.  This examination of the early American mail system, its significance and how it worked, includes a concrete look at how a letter went from sender to addressee in the early 1800s, and how the Post office grew and changed as it shaped America.

What was life like in Bristol during the First World War? As you travel on our 60-minute, fully narrated, driving tour of Federal Hill and its surrounding area, learn about the city and its activities in support of the Great War. Hear stories about our local soldiers, how women supported the war effort, wartime production in our local industries, and what life was like on the home front. Tours leave at 1:00, 2:15, and 3:30pm. After your tour, stay for…