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What: |
The U.S. Postal Service will dedicate the Repeal of the Stamp Act, 1766 forever stamp at a ceremony in conjunction with the Marblehead Little Theater and their production of the play 1776 |
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Who: |
Greater Boston District Manager Mike Powers and show Producer/Director Bobby Kerrigan |
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When: |
Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. followed by the opening night performance |
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Where: |
Historic Abbot Hall |
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Background: |
The Stamp Act was British legislation that proved historic in galvanizing and uniting the American colonies, setting them on a path toward independence. The Stamp Act, enacted in 1765, required payment of a tax on a wide array of paper materials, such as newspapers, pamphlets, legal documents, licenses, mortgages, contracts and bills of sale. A stamp would be embossed on these papers to indicate payment. The commemorative stamp art depicts a crowd gathered around a “liberty tree” to celebrate the repeal of the Stamp Act. “Liberty trees” could be found in a number of cities throughout the colonies, and were popular gathering spots for community meetings, political discussions, celebrations and more. |
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