Explore American History By Mail
1770-1839
Explore the American Revolution, the birth of the republic, the War of 1812, the Jacksonian years, and the Alamo.
1840-1870
Get letters and telegrams about Manifest destiny, secession, the Civil War, the "wild west," and Reconstruction.
1871-1920
Enjoy letters on Industrialization, the Progressive Era, Women's Suffrage, the Spanish-American War, and World War I.
1921-1970
Learn about Prohibition, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights movement.
Gifts For Every History Lover
Delight the historian in your life with a weekly dose of history.
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The Letterjoy Experience
Give the gift of weekly historic letters from figures like Benjamin Franklin, Clara Barton, and George S. Patton.
Each week, you’ll receive a reproduction of a real letter from American history in your (physical) mailbox.
Over the course of your membership, you’ll read dispatches from a variety of famous or eloquent historical pen pals. Recent letter writers include Benjamin Franklin, Sitting Bull, Sojourner Truth, and Douglas MacArthur.
Choose from a growing list of topics. Get letters from World War II, the Industrial Revolution, the Civil War, and more.
No matter what collection you choose, your letters will explore a variety of eras, topics, and historical figures. You may find yourself reading letters from infamous Wild West Gunslingers one week and nuclear physicists the next.
The Context To Dig Deeper
Alongside each of your letters, you’ll receive “The Postscript”, an article written by our expert researchers with detailed background information on your letter.
Each postscript is brimming with historical details perfect for inspiring an afternoon of reading or helping you win your next pub trivia game.
What's Included
A Weekly Surprise
Once a week, you receive a curated letter in your mailbox.
The Full Story
You also receive a "postscript" from our curator telling your letter's story.
A Collectible Keepsake
We mail each replica letter on premium paper or parchment.
A Genuine Artifact
We search archives across the country to find you letters worth reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
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