A unique letter subscription for all ages
Receive real snail mail letters from Tam, a fictional time traveler from the year 2150, who travels back in time to observe inspirational, interesting, or quirky events from history.
Each letter contains a first person account of Tam’s observations, a trading card, plus two or three replicas of artifacts from the time period (newspaper articles, photos, letters, recipes, songs, book excerpts, and more).
* Just $7 per month
* For history lovers of all ages
* Makes a wonderful gift
* Perfect for home schoolers
* Not your ordinary history stories
* Every month is unique
Why letters?
In today’s digital age, people miss getting real letters in the mail. Remember how much fun it was go to to the mailbox and find a letter addressed to you? We want to recreate that special feeling. You’ll look forwarding to receiving letters from Tam the Time Traveler each month. You may want to keep them in a special treasure box or put them in a scrapbook.
How does it work?
Simply subscribe using the button above. I use a secure service, and I do not share your information with anyone else. You will be billed at the time of purchase and the same day of every month thereafter. The letters will be sent out on the first day of the month. You may cancel or pause your subscription any time, using the customer portal.
If you wish to try one month or view back issues, you may click on the individual links to products below this section.
How much does it cost?
The cost is only $7 per month. Postage is free. Tax is added for Nebraska residents.
Is it available worldwide?
I’m sorry. At this time, subscriptions are only for residents of the United States.
Can I give a subscription as a gift?
Certainly. Just put the name and address of the recipient(s) in the “Ship to” section. The emails regarding billing and blog posts will be sent to your email, but the letters will be sent to the recipient(s) that you list. If you plan to give more than one gift subscription, you will complete a separate order for each subscription
Can I subscribe for myself?
Definitely. Why not treat yourself? It’s fun to anticipate receiving the letters. When they arrive, settle in your most comfy chair, pour a cup of coffee or tea, and enjoy!
What historical events are covered?
I try to cover events and individuals that interest me personally. Often these events are overlooked and underreported. Some are stories of heroism; others describe someone overcoming great difficulties; others are just quirky and interesting. My goal is to entertain, inspire, and instill a love of history; not to educate like a history book. Some examples of stories that will be covered include:
- The schoolteacher who saved 13 children during a blizzard
- The world’s first road trip
- A daring escape from slavery
- Whatever happened to the Bounty mutineers?
Are the artifacts authentic?
The artifacts contain text, drawings, and/or photos from the time period. In some cases, they may be recreated to make them easier to read or to fit into the envelope. In some cases, they may be edited for clarity or to make them appropriate for children. Some artifacts will refer to the exact people or incidents in the story; others will be items of interest from the time period.
Can I start anytime?
Yes, the stories don't follow any order. Each one stands alone
Where can I find more information about the events and people mentioned in the letters?
Read the blog posts featured at the bottom of this page.
