Join Revolutionary Spaces at the Old South Meeting House as the U.S. Postal Service honors Phillis Wheatley (circa 1753-1784) with the 49th stamp in their Black Heritage Series. 

Wheatley was the first author of African descent to publish a book of poetry in the American Colonies and an Old South Meeting House congregant. It was here that she was baptized, found community, and developed a profound spiritual connection—making this an especially meaningful place to honor her life and legacy.

This first-day-of-issue event for the Phillis Wheatley Black Heritage stamp is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 10:00 AM and the program will begin at 11:00 AM. Click here to register through the USPS’s website.

Accessibility: 

The entrance and Main Hall of the Old South Meeting House are wheelchair accessible. The lower level where the restrooms and museum are located can be accessed via elevator or stairs. If you need to reserve an accessible seat for this program or for questions regarding other reasonable accommodations we can provide, please contact info@revolutionaryspaces.org.