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Dear Unboxers: A Letter from Founder Elizabeth Hauris

Dear Unboxers,  When I founded this company in 2014, I could never have imagined how much it would grow. I am thankful to each and every one of you for joining us on our time travel adventure. We started out as a tiny team shipping boxes from my basement once a month to our ancient history subscribers. All of the orders fit in the back of a minivan! As time went on, we started using a fulfillment center in Utah to pack and ship boxes for our growing group of time travelers. And in June of 2023, we finally brought…

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History Unboxed at the HUB Grand Opening: Unveiling a World of Educational Delights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE History Unboxed at the HUB Grand Opening: Unveiling a World of Educational Delights Warrenton, VA – January 22, 2024 – History Unboxed®, the renowned educational company specializing in hands-on history experiences, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its retail location, “History Unboxed® at the HUB.” The event is set to take place on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 29 Culpeper Street, Warrenton, VA, starting at 9:30 am. The grand opening will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from Owner, Elizabeth Hauris, and Creative Director, Stephanie Hanson. Attendees can expect a memorable experience that combines history,…

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History Unboxed is Hiring!

History Unboxed® is Hiring! Join Our Team!  Are you a history buff with a passion for education? We want YOU to be a part of our journey at History Unboxed® at the HUB! About Us: Discover a world of hands-on history educational materials with History Unboxed®. We’re on a mission to make history fun, interactive, and accessible for all ages! Position: Part-Time Retail Clerk  If you’re a history enthusiast who loves engaging with people, this role is perfect for you! As a Part-Time Retail Clerk, you’ll help customers explore and purchase our exciting educational materials. What You’ll Do:  Assist customers…

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You’re Invited to RAVE: Readers & Authors Vegas Event!

Come meet History UnboxedⓇ authors Stephanie Hanson and Elizabeth Hauris in Las Vegas!  Date: Friday, November 18, 2022 The first two thousand people to arrive will receive two months free subscription to Kindle Unlimited! Q: Which authors are attending? A: A full list is available here:- There will be about 350 authors. Thousands of fans are expected! Q: Can I bring my own books to be signed? A: Absolutely! Q: Will personalization be possible, or are all books pre-signed? A: Yes, books can be personalized. Q: Will I be able to buy books at the event? A: Yes, we will…

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Would you like to be a part of our new publishing team? Our advanced readers get ebook previews, goodies, and a chance to review titles before they are available to the public. You can help us get the word out about History Unboxed titles by leaving reviews on our website, Amazon, and Goodreads.  To join our team, fill out the form below to subscribe to our Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) email list! Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Address Address Line 2 City State/Province/Region Postal / Zip Code Country USAAaland IslandsAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntigua And BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Saint…

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New History Curriculum Pricing to Take Effect August 2022

New price adjustments for history curriculums will take effect to maintain the company’s expenses, competitive wages, and utilization of quality, hands-on materials Amissville, VA. – History Unboxed is today announcing a commitment to maintain current product pricing through July 2022 for educational planners who need curated curriculum for the upcoming school year. The history curriculums are composed for charter school educators and are available for special classroom events and homeschooling families with subscription boxes covering three historical time periods. The longer-term outlook for interest rates and prices is seen moving higher in 2022 and beyond and is expected to contribute to…

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Free Ancient History Lesson: The Mauryan Empire

Finding homeschool resources can be overwhelming. It can be hard to find a secular homeschool curriculum for teaching ancient history. Let us help you enjoy history at home with a free ancient history lesson! We’ve done the lesson planning for you, with activities, discussion questions, and information. Ready to go? To get started, download our free excerpt from our new book, Ancient History: A Secular Exploration of the World. Let’s go! Read: Pg. 4-5. Tip: If you have a younger learner, you can read the first paragraph on page 10 of your download instead. Activity: We like to have our…

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Happy Thanksgiving 2019!

From all of us at History Unboxed, we are thankful for you, our customers. You are our “why” as we strive to make learning history a fun adventure. pumpkin pie Ah! on Thanksgiving day, when from East and from West, From North and from South comes the pilgrim and guest; When the gray-haired New Englander sees round his board The old broken links of affection restored; When the care-wearied man seeks his mother once more, And the worn matron smiles where the girl smiled before; What moistens the lip and what brightens the eye, What calls back the past, like…

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Happy Indigenous People’s Day!

by Stephanie Hanson Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Or, as you might call it where you live, Columbus Day.  Why are some areas changing the name of this federal holiday? Let’s take a closer look at Christopher Columbus and find out!  When you were growing up, did you learn a poem about how “In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue?” The poem goes on to describe the very nice Arawak natives and how Columbus was brave and bright. You might have learned that he was “brave and bright” because he believed the world was round when everyone else…

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Game of Thrones Unboxed!

by Stephanie Hanson Unless you have been hiding under the proverbial rock, you have heard of the television series Game of Thrones. Known for its high body count and fantasy setting, the series is widely popular. But did you know that Game of Thrones is based on the book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, written by George R.R. Martin? And, did you know that Martin was inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien (Hmm… check out those middle initials!) and the War of the Roses, as well as other historic events. Want to have a little fun?!!! Let’s…

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3 Years in Biz and New Pricing

Dear Customers, Fall of 2018 marks our 3rd year of business and it’s been a fabulous whirlwind. We have grown from a company where I was working out of my basement to one that employs designers, historians, artists, and fulfillment teams across the USA. We’ve shipped enough apple mummification kits to probably actually mummify a body. We’ve heard from so many customers about how our boxes has made history real, tangible, and memorable for their students. What a fulfilling few years it has been! During this time, our products have changed dramatically. Jamestown Horn BookMy original concept of sending a…

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Holiday gift subscriptions are here!

Shop Custom Subscriptions! Are you ready to make history this holiday season? For the first time ever, we're offering what some of our customers will call a dream come true: Custom Subscriptions! Oh boy, we are excited to announce this! For a limited time only, you can mix-and-match to your heart’s content, and build a 3-, 4-, 5- or 6-month subscription with ANY of our boxes!  That’s right: want to send your favorite student Ancient Egypt one month and Powhatan the next? Now you can! Boxes in gift subscriptions will ship mid-December if you order by December 14th, and in…

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Welcome to our new site!

Welcome to our new site! We are SO excited to launch our new website. Not only does it look and feel better, but it will be so much simpler for YOU our subscribers! Here’s what you need to know: Individual purchasers: RESET YOUR PASSWORD… If you have bought from us before (either boxes or subscriptions!) and gave us your email address, then you already have an account in this new system! But you need to reset your password. Go here to the password reset page, enter your email address, and check your email for instructions. …OR CREATE A FRESH ACCOUNT. If you…

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