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09/13/2025

September 13th is Uncle Sam Day, celebrated on the birthday of Samuel Wilson, the man who served as the inspiration for the iconic patriotic figure.

Today in Washington, DC the USPS released the "Holiday Cheer" stamps featuring mixed-media illustrations from artist Den...
09/13/2025

Today in Washington, DC the USPS released the "Holiday Cheer" stamps featuring mixed-media illustrations from artist Denise Fiedler. The stamps will be issued in booklets of 20.

Tune in next week to see the APS featured by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau!
09/10/2025

Tune in next week to see the APS featured by the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau!

Reminder: The fourth auction of covers and postal history from the estate of Alfred F. "Al" Kugel by Cherrystone Auction...
09/10/2025

Reminder: The fourth auction of covers and postal history from the estate of Alfred F. "Al" Kugel by Cherrystone Auctions begins TODAY.
Session one, which begins at 10 a.m. Eastern, will feature material from the U.S., Afghanistan, Germany, Great Britain, and the British Commonwealth, including Kugel's "The U.S. Army and its Postal Service Abroad during World War II 1941-45" exhibit.
Session two, which begins at 1 p.m. Eastern, will feature material from Italy, Russia, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia, including several large lots of worldwide covers and postal history — potential undiscovered treasures await!
To learn more and see the lots for this sale, visit https://ow.ly/Eo7u50WTxgK

Today in New Haven, CT the USPS released a new stamp commemorating American writer, political commentator and novelist, ...
09/09/2025

Today in New Haven, CT the USPS released a new stamp commemorating American writer, political commentator and novelist, William F. Buckley, Jr.
This stamp will be issued in sheets of 20.

On Tuesday, September 16 at 7 pm EDT, our new Executive Director, Kirk Gillis, will host his very first virtual APS Town...
09/09/2025

On Tuesday, September 16 at 7 pm EDT, our new Executive Director, Kirk Gillis, will host his very first virtual APS Town Hall, exclusively on The Hub! Kirk will be sharing his thoughts about the future of the APS and answering your questions. To submit a question for the town hall in advance, email education@stamps.org.
This town hall event is exclusive to The Hub, so if you're not yet a member of our online community, you must sign up in order to attend. Register here: https://stampschool.stamps.org/

The American folk artist Grandma Moses, known for her depictions of rural life, was born on this day in 1860. Her painti...
09/07/2025

The American folk artist Grandma Moses, known for her depictions of rural life, was born on this day in 1860. Her painting "July Fourth" was featured on a stamp in 1969 as part of the American Folklore series.

09/04/2025

Gillis started with the APS on July 14 after previously working as a sales and marketing officer for the United States Mint.

APS member and YPLF alum Trevor Bills (aka Angelthepup22) has organized another pictorial postmark, this time for World ...
09/03/2025

APS member and YPLF alum Trevor Bills (aka Angelthepup22) has organized another pictorial postmark, this time for World Postcard Day which is less than a month away!
Stamped and addressed postcards inside an envelope can be sent to:
World Postcard Day Station
PO Box 2887
College Station, TX 77841-2887

The fourth auction of postal history from the estate of Alfred F. "Al" Kugel by Cherrystone Auctions will begin on Septe...
09/02/2025

The fourth auction of postal history from the estate of Alfred F. "Al" Kugel by Cherrystone Auctions will begin on September 10. Session one, which begins at 10 a.m. Eastern, will feature material from the United States, Afghanistan, Germany, Great Britain, and the British Commonwealth. Session two, which begins at 1 p.m. Eastern, will feature material from Italy, Russia, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
For more information visit: https://ow.ly/Sr2450WOpYp

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! 🦅

Fall may be right around the corner but today is National Beach Day! Do you have any last minute summer plans?📷: USPS Na...
08/30/2025

Fall may be right around the corner but today is National Beach Day! Do you have any last minute summer plans?

📷: USPS National Parks Centennial Issue, 1972

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