9/2/2020
The U.S. Postal Service has set a date for the dedication of the Plymouth Harbor Forever stamp, commemorating the arrival of the pilgrims to North America in 1620.
The ceremony will be virtual, keeping in line with recent in-person dedications being canceled due to COVID-19 concerns.
From USPS:
The virtual stamp event can be viewed on the U.S. Postal Service’s Facebook and Twitter pages on Thursday, September 17 at 11 am eastern time. Kristin Seaver, chief retail and delivery officer and executive vice president, U.S. Postal Service will host the event. Artist Greg Harlin illustrated the stamp, using a combination of watercolor, gouache and acrylics, with some digital refining to convey a scene of desolate beauty at the end of the Pilgrims’ harrowing journey to an unfamiliar world. Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp and pane. The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp, which will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
The virtual stamp event can be viewed on the U.S. Postal Service’s Facebook and Twitter pages on Thursday, September 17 at 11 am eastern time.
Kristin Seaver, chief retail and delivery officer and executive vice president, U.S. Postal Service will host the event.
Artist Greg Harlin illustrated the stamp, using a combination of watercolor, gouache and acrylics, with some digital refining to convey a scene of desolate beauty at the end of the Pilgrims’ harrowing journey to an unfamiliar world.
Art director Greg Breeding designed the stamp and pane.
The Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp, which will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail 1-ounce price.
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724), by mail through USA Philatelic, or at Post Office locations nationwide.
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