The American Chronicles history book series narrates American life through historical vignettes and historical society newsletters. Discover where the Declaration of Independence was hidden in
Arlington County, then visit the forgotten battlefields of the Civil War in
Fairfax. Stroll back in time to the Gilded Age of
Cleveland’s Millionaires’ Row, visit the first movie studios in
Culver City, and then stop by old
San Francisco, where Fisherman’s Wharf is one cable car ride away. From the hidden film sets of
Brooklyn to the
Texas Panhandle, these books of history chronicles a community’s past and connects it to the present.