Stamps Heard ‘Round the World

On this day in 1756, England declared war on France to officially enter the Seven Years’ War. The aftermath of this war fueled colonial resentment once the British attempted to control the colonies and recoup the war debts through taxation on items such as stamps. The 1765 Stamp Act, the first direct tax levied on the colonists, was met with widespread protest and helped lead to the American Revolution.

Join us for this presentation featuring U.S. postage stamps commemorating our fight for independence and learn of Isle of Wight County’s connection to the opening shots of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, which are considered the start of the American Revolutionary War.