U.S. Postal Service Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Commemorative Initiatives and Merchandise

The United States Postal Service is proud to join in the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. To honor this milestone, the Postal Service is encouraging customers to visit the many Post Offices from 1776* that are still open today, and explore other opportunities to celebrate.

For 250 years, the Postal Service — one of the country’s most trusted public institutions — has connected communities, supported commerce, and served every American household in every community across the nation.

Ways to join in the country’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

• Initiatives at select historical Post Offices: Visit historical Post Offices whose operations date back to 1776, and take part in local offerings and initiatives such as community art displays and local stamp dedications.
• Merchandise: Explore a range of themed merchandise available online at The Postal Store and in person at participating Post Offices nationwide.
• Collectibles: Buy a commemorative cachet (collectors’ envelope with special artwork, a stamp and cancellation) at participating Post Office locations or order online at The Postal Store while supplies last.
• Forever stamps: Purchase Forever stamps related to the nation’s 250th anniversary, available at The Postal Store on usps.com, and in person at select Post Offices nationwide.
  • Declaration of Independence (July 4, 2026): This pane of 20 collectible stamps honors the Declaration of Independence, which in 1776, gave powerful voice to a bold idea – that government exists to serve the people. The first-day-of-issue event will be held July 4 in Philadelphia.
  • American Icons (2026): Curated by legendary American designer Ralph Lauren, the collection of 13 commemorative stamps was issued on June 9 to celebrate our shared national values and the enduring spirit that has defined the American experience for more than two centuries.
  • Treasures of the Revolutionary Era (2026): A prestige booklet of 20 stamps showcasing  significant artifacts from this pivotal time.
  • Bald Eagle: From Hatchling to Adult (2026): A set of stamps honoring the American national bird, featuring lifelike illustrations of bald eagles.
  • Figures of the American Revolution (2026): A pane of 25 stamps featuring key individuals whose vision and actions defined the Revolution, ranging from famous figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin to lesser-known heroes like James Armistead and Deborah Sampson.
  • Battlefields of the American Revolution (2025): A pane of 15 stamps highlighting the key battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Trenton, Saratoga, and Yorktown.
  • First Continental Congress, 1774 (2024): A special Forever stamp commemorating the 250th anniversary of the historic meeting at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia.
• Stamp-inspired memorabilia: In addition to the 250th-related Forever Stamps, acquire related memorabilia items that include oversized postcards, portfolios, and collectible booklet sets.
• National postmark: Enjoy the cancellation honoring the 250th anniversary featured on letter mail processed from July to August.
• Specially designed Priority Mail shipping supplies: Mail and ship with pride using themed Priority Mail envelopes and boxes while supplies last — available at Post Offices beginning in early July.
• Patriotic collection boxes: At 30 sites in 24 cities that are tied to events of our nation’s founding, see decorated blue collection boxes ready to receive your mail.

The U.S. Postal Service, older than the country itself, concludes its own 250-year celebration this July. The organization is working with Freedom 250 and America 250 to engage customers and communities in honoring our nation’s anniversary, while at the same time looking forward to a vibrant future.

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The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

 

*Post Offices open today that were in operation in 1776