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History By Mail is a monthly subscription service for reproductions 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.

3 Benefits of Learning History By Mail

  • Learn from a Fresh Angle

    We delve into captivating narratives behind our historical replicas, offering a perspective on the past.

  • Hold History in Your Hands

    History By Mail makes history tangible, relatable, and exciting.

  • Make Mail Interesting!

    With all the junk mail, it is a breath of fresh air to receive a letter you truly look forward to.

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Let customers speak for us

from 698 reviews
Great for the history lover in your life

My husband loves these. It teaches about history in a very personal and interesting way

Kelly Woodbury
1 Year Subscription
1 Year Subscription
Great Gift for Dad

My Dad loves learning about American history, and he has really enjoyed getting a letter each month giving him a unique glimpse into various aspects of the country's past. The 6-month subscription is perfect, because I gift it to him for Father's Day, and then 6 months later for Christmas! I've been gifting it for about 4 years now, and he still hasn't had any repeated letters. It has been perfect!

Alyssa U.
6 Month Subscription
6 Month Subscription
Perfect for gramma

My grandmother hates physical gifts but being able to just keep these in a binder for her to show friends and family has been great. Her bday and Christmas are 6 months apart so I am set on gifts for her

Morrison Plenge
6 Month Subscription
6 Month Subscription
Perfect Gift

What do you get for the history-loving dad who has everything? History by Mail! Not only does my father love receiving his History by Mail, but I love the phone calls after he receives a new one. Each mailing has been the catalyst for wonderful conversations. We have renewed his subscription for three years now and do not plan to ever stop!

Jessica Vass
1 Year Subscription
1 Year Subscription
Started 2nd year.

Love this service so much. Kids got it for Mr for Father’s Day last year and I told them to repeat for this year.

Matt Gerbino
1 Year Subscription
1 Year Subscription
Mom loves history

I purchased History by Mail for my Mom that loves history and reading about it.

Mary M Heye
1 Year Subscription
1 Year Subscription
Love it!

I use some of these documents in my Government and History classes to have student analyze primary source documents and to give them a bit of perspective on a different time.

K. McPhail
1 Year Subscription
1 Year Subscription
Gift

I received a subscription for Christmas a few years ago. I continued to renew it. I look forward to my letters every month.

Deva Schafer
6 Month Subscription
6 Month Subscription
Great gift

Got this for my husband for his birthday. Very hard person to shop for. Best gift ever! Both of us look forward to receiving it every month. Just renewed for another year.

CT
1 Year Subscription
1 Year Subscription
Awesome and learning a lot

Loved my first letter and learned a lot from it

Joseph White
6 Month Subscription
6 Month Subscription
Connect with Others Via History By Mail

I am a history buff, so I enjoy every issue of History By Mail, but I also then send it along to a family member who may have a specific interest in the particular document, especially to adult grandchildren. The historical and anecdotal material are an interesting way to share and lets receiving parties know you're thinking of them. Thank you, History By Mail.

Bonnie Johnson
6 Month Subscription
6 Month Subscription
Very interesting

I got my subscription as a birthday present, and I’m very impressed so far!

Wes Holton
6 Month Subscription
6 Month Subscription
Great Gift Idea!

It was a perfect birthday gift for a retired U.S History Teacher!

Michael Gavrish
6 Month Subscription
6 Month Subscription
Awesome Service

The site was easy to use and the service is awesome. My son got me a subscription for my Birthday. I really enjoy getting the glimpse back into the past through the personal notes, letters and memorabilia that comes every month. So much so, I renewed on my own. Great Job everyone

Scott Raymond Higgins
6 Month Subscription
6 Month Subscription
Birthday gift

The recipient of this gift absolutely loves it! The quality is exceptional.

Susan Barnett
6 Month Subscription
6 Month Subscription

History By Mail Subscriptions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is History By Mail? 

History By Mail is a monthly subscription service for reproductions of historical letters and documents. Each replica 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.

How often will I receive my subscription?

Letters come once every month and are charged either monthly, every 6 months, or annually (depending on your subscription plan).

How do I purchase a History By Mail subscription as a gift? 

Simply click the "Send as a gift" button on the selected subscription page and fill in the recipient's details. An email will be sent to the recipient on the date set on the "When should we tell the recipient about their gift?" field. You can choose the number of renewals you would like to gift the recipient by choosing from the "Gift Amount" options. Multiple renewals will be billed up front in a single charge. You can also add a message in the "Gift Message" section for a personalized touch.

The subscription recipient will receive a welcome letter with his or her first replica, explaining the History By Mail subscription.

How do I start my subscription at a later date?

If you want to purchase a subscription now, and would like the subscription to start at a later date, simply chat or email us at support@historybymail.com immediately after placing an order to let us know your desired ship date.

When you purchase a subscription as a gift, you have the freedom to choose when to notify the lucky recipient about their special present on the "When should we tell the recipient about their gift?" field on the gift page of the chosen subscription.