The tradition of sending letters and cards to family and friends continues to be a treasured form of communication
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Despite the popularity of e-mail and the era of instant messaging, the tradition of sending letters and cards to family and friends continues to be a treasured form of communication among Americans.
Cards and letters from soldiers overseas, a birthday card to a child or the marriage announcement of a best friend all carry special sentiment that can only be expressed through the mail.
New commemorative postage stamps issued by the United States Postal Service will add variety and color tho these letters and correspondence and give senders and receivers joy with their appearance.
Whether it is the favorite “Old Glory” flag, the historical “First Flight” of the Wright Brothers or the “Louisiana Purchase,” stamps make a lasting impression on letters and cards or as gifts.
Coming June 12, the 37 cent Audrey Hepburn stamp displays the elegance and grace with which this actor charmed her audiences. Feature films such as “My Fair Lady” and “A Roman Holiday” won her acclaim as did her role in “The Ten Commandments” where she played the mother of actor Charlton Heston. Movie buffs and Hollywood watchers will not want to miss collecting this elegant stamp sheet featuring Hepburn’s picture and 20 stamps. This stamp is the ninth in the Hollywood Legends following the recently released Carry Grant commemorative stamp.
“Southeastern Lighthouses” shine their light on stamp collecting when they go on sale at post offices nationwide June 14.
Five lighthouses span the Atlantic coast from Virginia to southern Florida and are featured on a self-adhesive sheet of stamps. These historic structures include Old Cape Henry, Cape Lookout, Morris Island, Tybee Island and Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse.
Featuring colors of magenta, red, yellow, cyan, black and green, these stamps typify our nations colorful history dating as far back as 1792. Customers are sure to enjoy this commemorative issues as they guide cards and letters to safe harbor.
The Gallatin Post Office is open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday to serve customers. Customers may choose from a variety of new postage stamps, purchase boxes, tape, and packaging supplies, pick up Priority & Express mail supplies on display in the post office lobby at no charge, or receive help with any of their mailing needs.