The inventor and scientist had many groundbreaking accomplishments – one of his lesser known is as the first leader of America’s postal service.
At 316 Market Street, visitors can still hear the rhythmic sound of hand-cancelled mail being stamped as they step inside a functioning post office that also serves as a living museum honoring ...
On this day 250 years ago, the Continental Congress appointed the first postmaster general of the United States - Benjamin Franklin. David Steiner is the latest person to hold the office. He is the ...