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Start the holiday off with a bang at www.historypress.net, and browse Revolutionary histories! On July fourth, we will salute those who fought for our nation and became the first heroes of the fledgling United States. We’ll remember the “shot heard ’round the world,” and commemorate the incredible history of the American Revolution. Where and how do you plan to celebrate [...]
In its early days, Portland, Oregon, was home to a colorful cadre of shore bound sailors, rich ruffians, corrupt politicians, sketchy footpads, and pitch-stained loggers. In this interview with History Press West editor Aubrie Koenig, Finn J.D. John discusses the rowdy characters from Portland’s past and shares some of the stories that didn’t quite make [...]
Happy Friday! We hope you’re pumped for today’s freebie, Charleston Beer: A High Gravity History of Lowcountry Brewing. Today’s giveaway comes from the hoppy stomping grounds of Timmons Pettigrew, and just in time for the first annual Charleston Beer Garden 2012. You can enter to win by commenting on this blog post by 12 a.m. [...]
Here’s a look behind the scenes at recent THP events! In addition to a wide range of author events in June (see our Events Calendar for a complete list of upcoming signings), we’ve had some fun happenings here at The History Press headquarters… We recently enjoyed local seafood at Rooftop Restaurant & Bar (near the [...]
Happy Father’s Day weekend! We want to help you celebrate this special occasion with today’s #FreeBookFriday giveaway. You get to choose your freebie this week…for the dad(s) in your life! To win, just comment on this post, and tell us which History Press book you’d like, and why. We’d also love to hear what the [...]
(Richmond, Va.) – On Saturday, June 9, 2012, William S. Connery received the prestigious Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal for outstanding contributions in furthering the study and preservation of Confederate history through extensive research, writing and public speaking. The medal is designed with a red enamel Maltese Cross in the center, bearing the United Daughters of the [...]
“And such clam chowder as it was! Thick, juicy, succulent, it dripped down our throats like a sustaining nectar, some paradisal liquid that an angel must have evolved and mixed.” —C.H. Towne, 1921 A plethora of chowders enriches, inspires and influences New England cuisine. As the quintessential New England soup, chowder has a unique culinary history that compels [...]
The 1930s was a tough decade, one made even tougher by Prohibition. During this lawless time in American history, a group of criminals called the Tri-State Gang emerged from Philadelphia and spread their operations south, through Baltimore to Richmond, wreaking bloody havoc and brutally eliminating those who knew too much about their heists. Once termed [...]
Today’s Free Book Friday coincides with one of the tastier, albeit more obscure, national holidays in America. Read on to learn more about National Doughnut Day, and then enter to win our latest food history book (which features a delicious doughnut recipe, among others). Comment on this post by Sunday, June 3 (12 a.m. EST) for your chance [...]
The History Press empowers history enthusiasts to write local stories for local audiences. History Press books are useful resources for research and preservation, but it is their value as touchstones for community identity [Read More …]
Guest post by author Cindy Grisham Long before he explored the wilds of the Congo in search of a lost missionary and uttered the now famous words, “Dr. Livingston, I presume?” Sir Henry Morton Stanley explored the wilds of Arkansas. He often spent evenings with local families who shared what little they had with him. [...]
Guest post by Sarah Falter, History Press Publicity & Marketing Wisps of smoke floated through the crisp November sky towards the palmetto trees that framed the battlefield, and then curled casually towards the bright Charleston sun. … [Read More...]
