2026 Treasures of the Revolutionary Era Stamps

Created for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this prestige booklet brings the past into focus through 10 compelling objects from the era. Inside are 20 First-Class Forever® stamps, arranged in two identical blocks of 10, featuring items ranging from a soldier’s powder horn and the commander in chief’s flag to a patriotic signboard and wampum treaty belt. Together, they tell a story of everyday choices and extraordinary events that helped shape the United States.

To realize this vision, art director Ethel Kessler approached the project with the eye of a curator, selecting artifacts significant in their own right while also contributing to a larger narrative. Some are immediately recognizable, others less familiar, but their juxtaposition speaks to the Revolution’s complexity. “Each object has its own voice,” Kessler explains, “but side by side they begin to speak to one another.”

Because the artifacts vary widely in size and shape, they presented design challenges. Some filled the frame naturally, while others required careful cropping to remain recognizable. To unify the set, Kessler surrounded each block of 10 stamps with a bronze border, a design choice that echoes tones found in some of the objects.

The prestige booklet enriches the experience, pairing the stamps with images and text that make the American Revolution feel immediate and tangible. “We felt a prestige booklet was essential because these objects are evocative on their own, but they need context to reveal their full power,” says Kessler. Historical background explains how a spinning wheel reflects the push for self-reliance and why the Badge of Military Merit — precursor to the Purple Heart — held deep significance for ordinary soldiers. It also explores the stories behind other artifacts, revealing how they illuminate the ideals, struggles, and daily realities of people who lived through the Revolutionary era.

Together, the stamps and booklet offer an immersive encounter with history. They invite us to step into the Revolutionary era, to see beyond dates and battles, and to connect with the stories embedded in each object. In doing so, these stamps honor not only the events of the American Revolution but also the enduring spirit of independence and resilience that continues to guide the nation.

The Treasures of the Revolutionary Era stamps are being issued as Forever® stamps. These Forever stamps will always be equal to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce price.

Best Uses

• Personal letters
• Greeting cards
• Invitations and announcements
• Small business correspondence
• Stamp collecting

Mailing Notes

Before mailing, confirm that the selected stamp type matches the current size, weight, shape and destination requirements for your envelope, card or package. Postal requirements can change, and some mailpieces may need additional postage.

For invitations, business mail or time-sensitive cards, prepare one sample envelope first and check the final weight and dimensions before applying postage to the full batch.

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