First Continental Congress, 1774 Stamps
Forever 78¢ | Sheet Stamp Format

With this stamp the U.S. Postal Service commemorates the 250th anniversary of the First Continental Congress, which marked a significant turning point in the lead-up to the American Revolution. Consisting of 56 delegates from every colony except Georgia, including future presidents George Washington and John Adams, the First Continental Congress formed to decide how the Colonies should respond to increasing threats to their freedom.

The stamp features a bold design evocative of what would eventually become the U.S. flag. A thin red stripe decorated with a dozen white stars delineates the far left side of the stamp. The 12 stars represent the number of Colonies that participated in the Congress. A thick, vertical blue band, bordered on either side by narrow white stripes, dominates the rest of the stamp art. The center of the blue band features a brief, powerful plea taken from a petition sent by the Congress to King George III on October 25, 1774.

The First Continental Congress, 1774 stamp is being issued as a Forever® stamp. This Forever stamp will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail® one-ounce price.

Stamp Issuance:
September 5, 2024
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Made in the USA