July 1, 2026 This Independence Day — Saturday, July 4 — is the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth. It will be observed as a federal holiday on Friday, July 3. The founding of the United States and its postal system were closely linked. It was the need for secure communications during the Revolutionary War … Read more
June 25, 2026 The Postal Service has launched a website showcasing how the organization is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. The site, United States of America: 250th Anniversary, is part of usps.com and includes: • Commemorative stamps such as Figures of the American Revolution and American Icons; • Anniversary items for sale on usps.com and at participating Post Offices; • The … Read more
June 24, 2026 In 1737, Benjamin Franklin became the postmaster of Philadelphia under British rule. Nearly 40 years later, in 1775, he became the first postmaster general appointed by the Continental Congress, helping keep the Continental Army connected and informed. Nikki DeMentri explores Philly’s connection to one of our nation’s oldest institutions.
June 16, 2026 The Postal Service is celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with special events, commemorative merchandise, a special postmark and more. One of the highlights will be the dedication of the Declaration of Independence stamp, which will take place at the B. Free Franklin Post Office in Philadelphia on July 4. The Postal Service is also encouraging customers … Read more
April 20, 2026 PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — At 316 Market Street, visitors can still hear the rhythmic sound of hand-cancelled mail being stamped as they step inside a functioning post office that also serves as a living museum honoring Benjamin Franklin, the nation’s first postmaster general. Franklin, appointed in 1737, played a pivotal role in helping … Read more
In 1959 the U.S. postal service delivered 3,000 letters from Virginia to Florida in 22 minutes via cruise missile. Elon just commented: “What is old will be new again.” The man building reusable rockets and supersonic transport thinks missile mail is back on the table. What is old will be new againhttps://t.co/NQXY2IqeaG — Elon Musk … Read more
February 6, 2026 The Postal Service is observing Black History Month, which began Sunday, Feb. 1. The annual commemoration traces its roots to 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson helped establish a week to raise awareness of African Americans’ contributions to U.S. culture and history. The observance was expanded to a full month in 1976. … Read more
February 2, 2026 The founders established the post office before they had even signed the Declaration of Independence, and for a very long time, it was the U.S. government’s largest and most important endeavor — indeed, it was the government for most citizens. This was no conventional mail network but the central nervous system of the new body politic, designed … Read more
