Just over 100 years ago, Henry Ford stood proudly on June 11, 1926 as he watched the new 4-AT model of the Ford Tri-Motor perform to his expectations and order the continued production of the most modern "Air Transport" plane of its time. This enclosed cabin heavy hauling transport plane with many redundant safety features soon caught the attention of Milton Hershberger. He had just started air transportation services to the 3 Bass Islands in the western basin of Lake Erie, Ohio in 1930. A...

2026 - 60 year Anniversary Regular Set 2026 Special $2.00 Stamp The time has arrived on this busy 60th Anniversary year for Rattlesnake Island Local Post to have pre-ordering open. All pre-orders will be filled after the First Day of Issue Ceremony on 8-27-2026. Speaking of the first day ceremony, everyone is invited to this free event at the Liberty Aviation Museum at 3515 E State Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio at 2pm on Aug. 27, 2026. You may wish to arrive early as the museum is a wonderful place...

Beth Gregerson & Dave Gill on main floor USPS stage at "Boston 2026" Expo - picture provided by David Rosenthal Rattlesnake Island Local Post will be releasing the latest beautiful stamps featuring the 60th Anniversary of RILP on August 27th, 2026. The stamps were once again designed by Beth Gregerson. The USPS had graciously allowed us to use the stage at the International Stamp Expo - Boston 2026 on May 27th, 2026. Thank you to all that attended the unveiling ceremony. The actual “first...