The pane, titled “Figures of the American Revolution,” includes 25 Forever stamps arranged in five rows of five. Each stamp features a portrait commissioned specifically for the collection, creating a visual narrative that reflects the diverse people who contributed to the struggle for independence.
A Diverse Collection Reflecting the Complexity of the Revolution
The new collection brings together portraits of political leaders, writers, and military figures who influenced the course of the American Revolution. Familiar names such as Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington appear alongside lesser-known figures including Cornplanter, James Armistead, and Deborah Sampson.
According to the U.S. Postal Service, the set also recognizes Native Americans and African Americans whose roles were instrumental in the conflict and its broader political movement. The aim, organizers say, is to reflect the wide range of individuals whose efforts collectively shaped the birth of the United States.
Each stamp design was created specifically for this release, with 12 artists contributing portraits under the art direction and design of USPS Art Director Ethel Kessler. The collection includes illustrations by Tim O’Brien as well as work from artists such as Marc Burckhardt, Kam Mak, and Dale Stephanos.
Kessler noted that creating a pane featuring 25 individual portraits presented an unusual design challenge. According to a USPS press release, she said the large number of subjects was necessary to convey the Revolution’s complexity, explaining that it would be difficult to tell such a multifaceted story with fewer figures.
The portraits vary in technique. Some artists used traditional mediums such as oil paint, while others relied on digital media. Despite the stylistic differences, every design includes the American flag in the background, forming a unified visual theme across the full pane.
Launch Event and Nationwide Availability
The Postal Service has confirmed that the stamps will debut during a public first-day-of-issue event scheduled for April 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. The ceremony will take place at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, D.C., and will run through April 12.
According to USPS, the event is free and open to the public, offering visitors the opportunity to view the new stamps and participate in the official release marking their introduction into circulation.
The stamps will be available for purchase through several channels once released. Customers can order them online through the Postal Store at USPS.com, by phone, or through traditional mail order services. They will also be sold at post office locations across the country. In addition, officially licensed versions of the stamps will be available through the “USPS Officially Licensed Collection” on Amazon, expanding access for collectors and buyers who prefer online marketplaces.
The stamp collection also aims to present a broader story about the nation’s founding. According to StampsForever, the official USPS platform dedicated to stamp history and design, the pane creates a “visual narrative of courage, conviction, and collective effort,” encouraging reflection on the values and historical forces that shaped the United States.
