U.S. Holidays Add-On Subscription
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Learn about the origins of 12 U.S. holidays!
Recipients of this subscription will receive a primary source document and context page related to the following 12 U.S. holidays, approximately two weeks before the holiday.
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Washington's Birthday
- St. Patrick's Day
- Mother's Day & Father's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Halloween
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Collectible masterpieces, meticulously crafted to replicate the original documents' ink tone, paper color, and texture, offering an authentic historical experience.
- Each replica includes an additional historical context document.
- Every 4 months, we explore a different theme from various angles using the letters and documents as our guides.
- Add on additional subscription packs that feature everything from National Parks, National Holidays, and more!
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at support@historybymail.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you an address to ship the product back to us. Once received, if the products are in good condition, a refund will be processed.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
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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
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.
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Made with High Quality Materials
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Rare Historical Insights & Pieces
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Did you know that New Years was traditionally celebrated on March 25 in Great Britain and its colonies before the British Calendar Act of 1751 was enacted? History By Mail presents fascinating details and angles on people and events you may have already known about. We tell the interesting stories behind our historic replicas that entertain even the most avid history fans.
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