Press Release: 6/30/2026

Mayor to Present Proclamation Honoring Historic Post Office to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

 

Civic event recognizes one of the original 62 Post Offices that has served its community since 1775

WORCESTER, MA — Members of the media are invited to attend a civic event at the Worcester Post Office, where Joseph Petty, mayor of Worcester, will present a formal proclamation recognizing the Post Office’s historic role in serving the community and the nation.

The event is part of the U.S. Postal Service’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The Worcester Post Office is one of the original 62 Post Offices that has remained open and serving customers since 1775.

The program will include remarks from local leaders, a formal presentation of the proclamation to Christopher Downer, postmaster of Worcester, and a brief recognition of the Post Office’s enduring connection to the community.

What:

Civic event and mayoral proclamation presentation honoring the Worcester Post Office

Who:

Joseph Petty, mayor of Worcester

Christopher Downer, postmaster, Worcester Post Office

Local community leaders and customers

When:

July 2, 2026

3:30 p.m.

Where:

Worcester Post Office

4 E Central St.

Worcester, MA 01613

Visuals and Interview Opportunities:

Media will have opportunities to capture remarks, the formal proclamation presentation, exterior and interior visuals of the historic Post Office, customer interactions and interviews with local Postal Service representatives and community leaders.

Background:

As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the Postal Service is recognizing the historic Post Offices that have helped connect communities since the nation’s earliest days. The Worcester Post Office is among the original 62 Post Offices that have remained open since 1775, continuing a tradition of public service that predates the founding of the United States.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Judy Ferriera at judith.k.ferriera@usps.gov