SHEPHERDSTOWN — The National Rural Letter Carriers Association (NRLCA) held a number of events over the past week, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
The Shepherdstown Opera House served as the location for the NRLCA’s July 24 event on “Delivering America: The History and Impact of Rural Free Delivery.” According to NRLCA President Don Maston, celebrating the anniversary in the historic building seemed particularly appropriate, as it was only 20 minutes away from the location of the first Rural Free Delivery (RFD) route.
“It’s an incredible honor to welcome you here tonight to this historic town of Shepherdstown, in the heart of Jefferson County, West Virginia — the birthplace of Rural Free Delivery — a fitting home for the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Postal Service,” Maston said, greeting those present in the building, as well as the hundreds of others watching via livestream.
