U.S. Postal Service Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary With Commemorative Initiatives and Merchandise
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Please Note: 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.
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*Post Offices open today that were in operation in 1776
Albany, NY Station 30 Old Karner Road Albany, NY 12288-9998 |
Elkton Post Office 137 W. Main St. Elkton, MD 21921 |
Alexandria, VA Station 1100 Wythe Street Alexandria, VA 22313-9998 |
Fairfield, CT Station 1300 Post Road, Suite 5 Fairfield, CT 06824-9998 |
Annapolis, MD Station 60 West Street, Suite 101 Annapolis, MD 21401-9998 |
Fredericksburg, VA Station 600 Princess Anne Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401-9998 |
Aylett, VA 56 Mill Road Aylett, VA 23009-9998 |
Georgetown, SC Station 1101 Charlotte Street Georgetown, SC 29440-9998 |
Baltimore, MD Station 900 East Fayette Street, Room 118 Baltimore, MD 21233-9715 |
Hampton, VA Station 809 Aberdeen Road Hampton, VA 23670-9702 |
Bath, NC Station 415 Carteret Street Bath, NC 27808-9998 |
Hartford, CT Station 141 Weston Street Hartford, CT 06101-9998 |
Bladensburg, MD Station 4921 Tilden Road Bladensburg, MD 20710-9998 |
Ipswich, MA Station 27 Market Street Ipswich, MA 01938-9998 |
Boston, MA Station 25 Dorchester Avenue Room 1 Boston, MA 02205-9761 |
Lancaster, PA Station 1400 Harrisburg Pike Lancaster, PA 17604-9992 |
Bristol, PA Station 699 Beaver Street Bristol, PA 19007-9998 |
Marblehead, MA Station 27 Smith Street Marblehead, MA 01945-9998 |
Charleston, SC Station 83 Broad Street Charleston, SC 29401-9998 |
Middletown, CT Station 11 Silver Street Middletown, CT 06457-9998 |
Charlestown, MD Station 241 Market Street Charlestown, MD 21914-9998 |
New Bern, NC Station 1851 South Glenburnie Road New Bern, NC 28562-5268 |
Chester, PA Station 400 Edgmont Avenue Chester, PA 19013-9998 |
New Brunswick, NJ Station 86 Bayard Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901-2169 |
Chestertown, MD Station 104 Spring Avenue Chestertown, MD 21620-9998 |
New Castle, DE Station 501 Delaware Street New Castle, DE 19720-9998 |
Dumfries, VA Station 17949 Main Street Dumfries, VA 22026-9998 |
New Haven, CT Station 50 Brewery Street New Haven, CT 06511-5925 |
East Greenwich, RI Station 5775 Post Road East Greenwich, RI 02818-9998 |
New London, CT Station 27 Masonic Street, Suite 1 New London, CT 06320-9998 |
Easton, MD Station 116 East Dover Street Easton, MD 21601-9998 |
New York, NY Station 421 8th Avenue New York, NY 10001-9998 |
Edenton, NC Station 100 North Broad Street Edenton, NC 27932-9998 |
Newburyport, MA Station 61 Pleasant Street Newburyport, MA 01950-9998 |
Elizabeth, NJ Station 310 North Broad Street Elizabeth, NJ 07208-9998 |
Newark, NJ Station 2 Federal Square Newark, NJ 07102-9998 |
Newport, RI Station 320 Thames Street, Suite 1 Newport, RI 02840-9998 |
Suffolk, VA Station 445 North Main Street Suffolk, VA 23434-9998 |
Norfolk, VA Station 600 Church Street Norfolk, VA 23501-9943 |
Trenton, NJ Station 680 US Highway 130 Trenton, NJ 08650-9998 |
Petersburg, VA Station 29 Franklin Street Petersburg, VA 23803-9997 |
Upper Marlboro, MD Station 14605 Elm Street Upper Marlboro, MD 20772-9998 |
Philadelphia, PA Station 2970 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-5002 |
Urbanna, VA Station 251 Virginia Street Urbanna, VA 23175-9998 |
Port Royal, VA Station 602 Main Street Port Royal, VA 22535-9998 |
Warren, RI Station 53 Child Street Warren, RI 02885-9998 |
Portland, ME Station 125 Forest Avenue Portland, ME 04101-9998 |
Westerly, RI Station 110 Tom Harvey Road Westerly, RI 02891-9998 |
Portsmouth, NH Station 345 Heritage Avenue, Unit 100 Portsmouth, NH 03801-9995 |
Williamsburg, VA Station 425 North Boundary Street Williamsburg, VA 23185-9998 |
Princeton, NJ Station 213 Carnegie Center Princeton, NJ 08540-9998 |
Wilmington, DE Station 3911 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803-9997 |
Providence, RI Station 24 Corliss Street, Room 100 Providence, RI 02904-2477 |
Wilmington, NC Station 152 North Front Street Wilmington, NC 28401-3925 |
Salem, MA Station 2 Margin Street Salem, MA 01970-9998 |
Woodbridge, NJ Station 60 Main Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095-9998 |
Savannah, GA Station 2 North Fahm Street, Room 1A Savannah, GA 31401-9998 |
Worcester, MA Station 4 East Central Street Worcester, MA 01613-9998 |
Smithfield, VA Station 234 Main Street Smithfield, VA 23430-9998 |
Yorktown, VA Station 126 Ballard Street Yorktown, VA 23690-9998 |
Springfield, MA Station 1883 Main Street Springfield, MA 01101-9998 |
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Stamford, CT Station 47 West Avenue, Room 334 Stamford, CT 06910-9997 |
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