Ghostly Tales, Chinese Food & True Crime: Arcadia's Newest Reads
Discover the newest local and regional history titles from Arcadia Publishing, featuring untold stories, hidden landmarks, and the people who shaped your community. More
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VJ Day: The Moment World War II Finally Ended
Eighty one years ago this week, on August 14, 1945, the news that a war weary world had been waiting years to hear finally arrived. Japan had accepted the terms of unconditional surrender, and World War II, the deadliest conflict in human history, was effectively over. Within hours, the announcement set off some of the biggest spontaneous celebrations America had ever seen, and the day would go…
New Books! Haunted History, Lost Images, and Delightful Tales for Littles
History doesn't always play it safe, and neither do we. This new collection proves that some of the most compelling stories from our past come with a little mystery attached, whether that's an unexplained haunting, a legend that's stuck around for generations, or a true tale that still gives people chills. More
On This Day in 1965: The Voting Rights Act Becomes Law
Sixty one years ago this week, on August 6, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson sat down in the President's Room of the U.S. Capitol and signed one of the most consequential pieces of legislation in American history. With Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders standing behind him, Johnson put his signature on the Voting Rights Act, a law designed to finally make good on a promise the…
New Books Publishing Today
These aren't just spooky stories for the sake of a good scare. They're real pieces of local history, passed down through generations and brought back to life on the page. All of today's new releases are available now More
New Books Available Today!
There's nothing quite like publication day. After months of research, editing, and design work, today we're sending six new titles out into the world, and we couldn't be more excited to share them with you. Each one dives into a different corner of local and regional history, from fairies to the revolutionary war. Whether you're a longtime reader of ours or just discovering our books for the first…
The Wagons That Weren't Supposed to Make It: Bonneville's 1832 Crossing of South Pass
In the summer of 1832, a U.S. Army captain with almost no experience in the fur trade did something that seasoned mountain men had assumed was impossible. He took twenty wagons over the Rocky Mountains. His name was Benjamin Louis Eulalie de Bonneville, and the route he pioneered through Wyoming's South Pass would become the backbone of the Oregon Trail, carrying hundreds of thousands of settlers…
New Books Now Available
Every book on this list is a reminder that history isn't just something that happened long ago and far away. It happened here, on streets we still walk and in communities we still call home. We hope these new releases inspire you to look at your own hometown with fresh eyes and a little more curiosity. Pick up a copy today, and let us know which story you're most excited to dive into. More
Genealogy Breakthroughs: Essential Local History Resources for Discovering Your Roots
Local history books provide crucial context—such as neighborhood details, migration patterns, and community networks—that help genealogists turn fragmented records into rich, connected family stories. More
New Local History Books Out Today
History isn't just something that happened somewhere else, it happened right here, in the streets you walk and the buildings you pass every day. These new releases are your invitation to dig deeper into that story. Pick up a copy, share it with a fellow history lover, or gift it to someone who's always wanted to know more about where they come from. More