On April 16, 2025, the United States Postal Service issued a series of postage stamps "Battlefields of the American Revolution".

The series is dedicated to the most significant battles that took place during the American War of Independence in 1765 - 1783.

The minisheet consists of fifteen stamps, arranged in 5 rows of 3 stamps each. Each battle is dedicated to one row of 3 postage stamps. Designer Derry Noyes developed an interesting concept for the issue, where one stamp is a modern photograph of the place of military glory, and the other two stamps, united by a common design, are a historical reconstruction of the events of those years. Thus, the connection with historical events of almost 250 years ago is clearly demonstrated.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) are represented by a contemporary photograph of the Old North Bridge and an illustration of American militiamen retaking the bridge from the retreating British.

The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) is represented by an illustration of the second British assault on Breed's Hill from the American defenders and a photograph of the Bunker Hill Monument in modern-day Boston.

The Battle of Trenton (December 26, 1776) is represented by a contemporary photograph of the Old Barracks Museum, where Hessian and British soldiers were housed in Trenton prior to the battle and an illustration of George Washington and his army crossing the Delaware River. This is a familiar scene in American history. The American victory at Trenton was made possible by the army's crossing of the Delaware River prior to the battle. It was a December night, and the crossing was extremely difficult due to snow, wind, and a strong current in the icy river. Although George Washington himself is most often depicted standing in a boat, the main force and equipment, including horses, were transported on wide boats and cargo rafts. Despite the extreme conditions, the army managed to transport not only infantry but also artillery and cavalry, which played a key role in the success of the attack on Trenton.

The Battle of Saratoga (October 17, 1777) is represented by an illustration of British General John Burgoyne presenting his sword in surrender to Major General Horatio Gates in front of people from both sides. Next to the illustration is a modern photograph of a replica of a British howitzer on the lawn of the visitor center at Saratoga National Historical Park.

The Battle of Yorktown (September 28 – October 19, 1781), a decisive victory that effectively ended the American Revolutionary War, is represented by a contemporary photograph of two British redoubts that have been reconstructed by the National Park Service. Next to the photograph is an illustration of the formal surrender of the British on October 18, 1781. On the British side, General Charles Cornwallis was supposed to deliver the terms of surrender. However, he did not appear at the surrender, sending his deputy, General Charles O'Hara, instead. General O'Hara attempted to deliver the surrender to the representative of the French allies, General Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau, but he pointed the general to George Washington as the person who would accept the surrender. This is the moment depicted on the postage stamps. At the same time, Washington also refused to accept the surrender and transferred this honor to his subordinate, General Benjamin Lincoln.

The names and dates of the battles are indicated in the margins of the small sheet. In the upper right corner is a quote from Thomas Paine.

When developing the stamps, designer Derry Noyes used photographs by John Bilous, Richard Lewis, Tom Morris, Greg Parker and Kevin Stewart, as well as watercolor illustrations by artist Greg Harlin.

Greg Harlin was not invited to participate in this project by chance: he had previously successfully collaborated with the US Post Office and designed postage stamps dedicated to colonial America and the early history of the United States (in 2014, 2015, 2016 and in 2020). According to the artist himself, he has been illustrating history for most of his career. Greg Harlin has worked as a historical illustrator for National Geographic and the Smithsonian Institution, and has illustrated five children's history books.

Greg Harlin's work makes you feel like you're immersed in the compelling stories he tells through his illustrations. The incredible level of detail in his illustrations, down to the shapes of hats and buttons on a general's uniform, is only possible because Greg delves deeply into his work, beginning with historical research in the library, paying close attention to eyewitness accounts and descriptions of historical events.

The American Revolution Battlefields stamps are Forever® stamps and will always be worth the current First Class rate. First Day Covers and special commemorative postmarks have also been issued.

In addition to the stamp release, US Post also published a book, "Behind the Design: Battlefields of the American Revolution," which is a 60-page, detailed look at the creative process behind Greg Harlin's illustrations and the stamp series as a whole. The book also includes sketches, designs, and proofs for the stamps in the series, and of course, the final product, the miniature sheet of stamps.

Sources: usps.com, www.stampsforever.com