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The #1 American History Replica Subscription
Physical Replicas in the Mail Monthly
Expertly Curated Replicas on WWII, Civil War & More.
Historical Precision in Every Detail
Perfect for History Buffs
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Marilyn B.
“This was a gift for my history teacher grandson. Out of curiosity, I have it sent to me and then I send it to him. We were both hooked from the beginning. About the 3rd mailing he said, "The best gift ever!" We discuss every mailing.”
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“Worth the money. Initially purchased this as a gift for my father-in-law and now, I also got myself a subscription.”
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Critically Acclaimed History By Mail Subscription
Meet the ultimate history subscription for curious minds of all ages
Meticulously reproduced replicas delivered monthly
Explore new themes every 4 months
Each replica comes with a historical context guide
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History Buffs DelightedWhy History By Mail?
Physical Copies Every Month via Mail
These are time capsules, encapsulating the spirit of a bygone era. From handwritten letters to official decrees, each item offers a unique glimpse into the world of the past.
Ink & Paper Authentic to the Time Period
Every 4 months, we explore a different theme from various angles using the letters and documents as our guides.
Made with High Quality Materials
Preserve a piece of history with high-quality replicas that can be framed, displayed, or added to a personal collection.
Rare Historical Insights & Pieces
Dive into the rich context behind each document, learning about the people, places, and events that shaped history.
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Experience History by Mail
Imagine receiving replica of a historical document that shaped history.
Each month, a piece of the past arrives at your doorstep. A genuine historical document, along with context document meticulously reproduced on premium archival paper, capturing the essence of a bygone era.
Unfold the story.
Every letter is more than just paper and ink. It's a portal to the past, a story waiting to be discovered. From the bold strokes of a founding father's pen to the delicate script of a romantic correspondence, each document offers a unique glimpse into history.
A tangible connection to the past.
Feel the weight of history in your hands. The high-quality paper, the precise reproduction of the original ink, and the attention to every detail make each replica a truly authentic experience.
Your connection to history shouldn't be limited to museums alone.
Every year, one in three Americans visits a historical site, and many crave more opportunities to explore.
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Anonymous
Good Job, Guys!
This is a quality product. The documents are well presented and interesting. I have also been impressed by how thoughtful History By Mail is with their customer communication. So many subscription services take advantage of their customers by sneakily auto renewing without any warning and making their cancellation process intentionally convoluted. Not History By Mail. These guys sent me a reminder email over a week before my subscription was due to auto renew with an easy cancellation link included, just in case I wanted to use it. That is such a classy move. This is the kind of company I like dealing with. I have renewed my subscription for another year.
1 Year Subscription
William C.
Very interesting
Info about Annie Oakley not heard before
6 Month Subscription
Kristen K.
Fun and unique gift
I purchased this subscription as a gift for my son (age 14) who’s into history. When we received the first month we were very impressed with the replica documents and the extra information sheets giving historically accurate information on the document. Due to them being replicas, it can be difficult to read based on the language or font that everything used to be written in, so the info sheets that explain what everything means and says is so helpful. Very cool and unique gift idea. There’s also an option for Urban Legends that I added on which has really cool stuff!
Urban Legends Add-On Subscription
Payton A.
5 Star
Amazing customer service and exceptional quality of the letters. Bought as a gift for my mom and she loved it!
National Parks Add-On Subscription
Sheryl S.
History From the Source
Fascinating documents from American history in the mail every month make HistorybyMail an exceptional gift! The letter of context for the document is well researched and written. Wish I had received HBM when I was teaching high school history!
6 Month Subscription Gift
Julie H.
I love this subscription
For the past 2-3 years now, I’ve loved history. I’m 14 and only recently learned how much history meant to me. When my grandma discovered this, she immediately signed me up and at first glance I knew this was the best subscription I’ve ever subscribed to. History? And mail? My two favorite things! Since my school doesn’t have the ever history program, I’ve been so excited to get mail monthly and learn new things that happened sometime in the past. I highly recommend history by mail, it’s amazing.
1 Year Subscription
Eric R.
Great for history buffs
My husband loves history, and this is the perfect gift! He looks forward to his little nugget of history!
1 Year Subscription
Tara D.
Makes my Dad smile when opening the mailbox!
I gave History by Mail to my Dad years ago and he’s still loving it to this day. I love that he gets enjoyment out of ‘receiving mail’.
6 Month Subscription
Ted L.
Relearning History
It's been quite while since I've been in school, so this program is not only a re-education, but provides more depth then anything in a textbook.
1 Year Subscription
Lisa T.
Amazing Customer Service
I gifted my Dad a yearly subscription & for some reason they stopped coming. I reached out to customer service & we ultimately had to send to an alternative address. They resent the missing letters soon as we knew the updated address was working. They responded quickly & I didn't even have to ask for them to resend the missing ones. Plus, my Dad loves these letters.
History by Mail
Jake
Amazing
Love to receive these in the mail monthly.
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Steven F.
👌
They do a very good job. I keep all mine in sheet protectors in a 4 ring notebook, my little archive.
Urban Legends Add-On Subscription
Stephen T.
One of my best birthday gifts
Have just received my first document and found it fascinating.
1 Year Subscription
William W.
Varied historical reads.
I really enjoy the variety of subject matter. concise and easy to read. Quick historical read.
6 Month Subscription
Lily S.
AWESOMENESS
Got this gift for my dad for his birthday & he lovesss it !
6 Month Subscription
About Us
History By Mail is a subscription service to replicas of fascinating historical documents from American history. Our team of history enthusiasts works with archivists to select fascinating documents from the world's best archives and obtain the rights to use each document.
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Frequently Asked questions
History By Mail is a monthly subscription service for replicas of historical letters and documents. Each letter comes with a separate document explaining the context of the letter including its author, recipient, and relevance to the events of its time, as well as a transcription when necessary.
History By Mail makes an excellent gift for history buffs of all shapes and sizes.
Letters come once every month and are charged either monthly, every 6 months, or annually (depending on your subscription plan).
To purchase a gift subscription, simply check the box labeled "This is a gift" on the subscription page. A gift form will appear, where you'll need to enter:
- Recipient's name
Recipient's email - Recipient's mailing address (auto-filled at checkout)
- Gift message (optional)
- Sender's name
At checkout, the recipient’s address will be automatically set as the shipping address. If you change the shipping address at checkout, it will override the gift recipient's address.
The subscription will start immediately, and the first letter will be mailed within 5 days via USPS First-Class Mail. It should arrive within 7-10 business days.
Our team of curators search historic archives worldwide for interesting letters that touch on relevant historic themes, or that are written by or to historic figures. Our team verifies the authenticity of the documents and then produces a replica of the original document to deliver to you.
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