Founded 1988
" An International Stamp Society, honoring the African Diaspora and African Americans on stamps"
Our 38th Year
A look at Jazz Musicians Through Covers by Don Neal
DIA: A Celebration of Diversity
Special Event by SC Chapter on Saturday May 2
Southeast Library
7421 Garners Ferry Rd. Columbia, SC
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Stamp Ceremonies and Unveiling 2026
ESPER member James Joppy
Black Histroy Month Exhibit
Philately and Music: Black Musicians on Postage Stamps
with Della Moses Walker and Ashley Turnbull​
Presented by the British Empire Study Group
Harriet Powers Stamp Unveiling
Harriet Powers Bio
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National Quilting Day celebrated with the
Unveiling of Harriet Powers’ Stamps
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March is National Quilting Month and the third Saturday in March is National Quilting Day. That day celebrates the artistry involved in the tradition of quilt making. It serves as a time for quilters to share their skills and recognize the historical and cultural significance of this textile art form.
The Peaceful Stitchers Quilters Guild of Mullica Hill, New Jersey partnered with ESPER to unveil Harriet Powers’ stamps on Saturday, March 21 at the Mullica Hill Library. The program included the US Air Force, Singer Shirley Dorn and Rev. William Love. ESPER members from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware were part of the 75 people in the audience.
The Peaceful Stitchers Quilters Guild was established in June of 2010. They are an organization of quilters and crafters with the goal of stimulating interest and opportunities to educate the public about the art of quilt making. They offer many opportunities for workshops, exhibits and basic instructions.
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Harriet Powers, "The Pictorial Quilt," (1895-1898) (Boston of Fine Art)
Honor Guards from US Air Force
Mistress of Ceremonies Sharon Suber
Singer Singer Shirley Dorn
Angelique Williams, President of the Peaceful Stitchers and Quilter Stephanie Hawkins, both ESPER members, unveiled the Harriet Powers stamps at the quilting celebration.
In addition to the stamp reveal there were over 30 quilts on display in the room. As part of the program the Peaceful Stitchers created a quilting project for the children at the event. Although the project was for children the adults in the room enjoyed the activity also.
ESPER Members from New Jersey, Delaware, PA and New York
ESPER Members Sharon Suber from NJ and Jane May from Philadelphia
ESPER Member and photographer Asley Turnbull
ESPER Members from New York at stamp cancellation table with USPS employee
The Peaceful Stitchers Quilters Guild of Mullica Hill, New Jersey members
Angelique Williams, President of the Peaceful Stitchers explaining quilts on exhibit
Peaceful Stitchers quilts on exhibit
