The History Press

The History Press

The History Press

The History Press


Publishing local history and culture from coast to coast since 2004.

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.

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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.

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Bestsellers

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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.