The History Press
The History Press
The History Press
Founded in 2004, The History Press publishes local and regional history and culture from coast to coast.
From narratives of local heroes and tragic losses to collections of homegrown recipes or historic mysteries and everything in between, History Press books act as valued touchstones for community identity.
Documenting, discovering, and delivering history from coast to coast
Documenting, discovering, and delivering history from coast to coast
Varied and dynamic titles illuminated by rich archival materials, our books are useful resources for research and preservation. Whether it's our cornerstone Haunted America and Hidden History series or the tasty morsels in American Palate titles, each book is infused with abundant local color and aimed at a general readership.
From narratives of local heroes and tragic losses to collections of homegrown recipes and historic mysteries and everything in between, History Press books act as valued touchstones for community identity.
Varied and dynamic titles illuminated by rich archival materials, our books are useful resources for research and preservation. Whether it's our cornerstone Haunted America and Hidden History series or the tasty morsels in American Palate titles, each book is infused with abundant local color and aimed at a general readership.
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From narratives of local heroes and tragic losses to collections of homegrown recipes and historic mysteries and everything in between, History Press books act as valued touchstones for community identity.
Varied and dynamic titles illuminated by rich archival materials, our books are useful resources for research and preservation. Whether it's our cornerstone Haunted America and Hidden History series or the tasty morsels in American Palate titles, each book is infused with abundant local color and aimed at a general readership.
Bestsellers
Explore our Series
Haunted America
Exploring American ghosts, local lore, and the most notorious legends in haunted history.
American Palate
Exploring the full story behind classic American dishes, drinks, restaurants, and cuisine
Hidden History
Digging a little deeper to reveal often-overlooked but noteworthy stories from an area’s past.
Brief History
Offering a fresh and vivid look at the history of an area, from its founding to the present day.
American Chronicles
Narrating American life through historical vignettes and historical society newsletters.
Wicked
Discover the wicked, notorious history and most salacious, sordid stories from coast to coast.
Lost
Reuniting the stories and imagery of beautifully forgotten places, towns, and buildings in America.
Forgotten Tales
Delighting readers with true incidents of unbelievable anecdotes that have survived throughout history
Murder & Mayhem
Chronicling eras fraught with violent crime, focusing on the sinister underbelly of our towns, counties, and cities.
American Legends
Every locale claims its own brand of legends, lore, folktales, myths and superstitions.
Disaster
Documenting the disasters and their impacts on communities throughout the country, throughut its history
Landmarks
Accessible, well-illustrated histories of USA landmarks and historic sites.
History Lover's Guide
Explore your city or your next vacation spot with History in mind!
Fading Ads
Capturing the local stories behind those faded advertisements on buildings through anecdotes and historical vignettes.
On This Day In
Discover local history 365 days a year with the portable books in this popular series.
Bestsellers
Our Series
Haunted America
Exploring American ghosts, local lore, and the most notorious legends in haunted history.
American Palate
Exploring the full story behind classic American dishes, drinks, restaurants, and cuisine
Hidden History
Digging a little deeper to reveal often-overlooked but noteworthy stories from an area’s past.
Brief History
Offering a fresh and vivid look at the history of an area, from its founding to the present day.
Wicked
Discover the wicked, notorious history and most salacious, sordid stories from coast to coast.
Lost
Reuniting the stories and imagery of beautifully forgotten places, towns, and buildings in America.
Forgotten Tales
Delighting readers with true incidents of unbelievable anecdotes that have survived throughout history
Murder & Mayhem
Chronicling eras fraught with violent crime, focusing on the sinister underbelly of our towns, counties, and cities.
American Legends
Every locale claims its own brand of legends, lore, folktales, myths and superstitions.
Disaster
Documenting the disasters and their impacts on communities throughout the country, throughut its history
Landmarks
Accessible, well-illustrated histories of USA landmarks and historic sites.
History Lover's Guide
Exploring local history through vintage postcards
Fading Ads
Featuring moving first-person accounts gleaned from oral history interviews.
On This Day In
American Chronicles
Explore our Series
Haunted America
Exploring American ghosts, local lore, and the most notorious legends in haunted history.
American Palate
Exploring the full story behind classic American dishes, drinks, restaurants, and cuisine
Hidden History
Digging a little deeper to reveal often-overlooked but noteworthy stories from an area’s past.
Brief History
Offering a fresh and vivid look at the history of an area, from its founding to the present day.
American Chronicles
Narrating American life through historical vignettes and historical society newsletters.
Wicked
Discover the wicked, notorious history and most salacious, sordid stories from coast to coast.
Lost
Reuniting the stories and imagery of beautifully forgotten places, towns, and buildings in America.
Forgotten Tales
Delighting readers with true incidents of unbelievable anecdotes that have survived throughout history
Murder & Mayhem
Chronicling eras fraught with violent crime, focusing on the sinister underbelly of our towns, counties, and cities.
American Legends
Every locale claims its own brand of legends, lore, folktales, myths and superstitions.
Disaster
Documenting the disasters and their impacts on communities throughout the country, throughut its history
Landmarks
Accessible, well-illustrated histories of USA landmarks and historic sites.
History Lover's Guide
Explore your city or your next vacation spot with History in mind!
Fading Ads
Capturing the local stories behind those faded advertisements on buildings through anecdotes and historical vignettes.
On This Day In
Discover local history 365 days a year with the portable books in this popular series.