Independence Quest (12 Letters)

History comes alive through 12 letters between Eliza Hartwell and Sam Flint—cousins living in two important colonial cities in 1775. Share in their front-seat-to-history as they tell about colonial life and witness pivotal events leading up to the Declaration of Independence.

Each delivery includes:

• Illustrated letter from Eliza and Sam
• Activity sheet with relevant historical backgrounds, biographies, and activities
• A collectible item/card that complements each letter.
• A fun, waterproof sticker themed to each letter.
  
• Access to 'The Postscript' (additional online resources from starspangledletters.com)
  

Eliza's letters place a particular focus on: 

★ A City of Congress
Witness delegates debate liberty as the Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia.

★ Women of Resolve
Discover the vital contributions women make to the patriot cause.

★ Boardinghouse Encounters
Meet travelers, soldiers, and statesmen passing through her family’s home.

★ Liberty in Conversation
Experience independence discussed at dinner tables, markets, and meetinghouses.

Sam's letters place a particular focus on: 

★ A City Under Siege
Live through tension and turmoil in British-occupied Boston.

★ Life on the Front Lines
Stand near the action as soldiers drill and cannons thunder.

★ Apprenticed to History
Learn a printer’s trade while revolution unfolds outside the shop.

★ Liberty in Action
Experience independence not just discussed — but fought for daily.

This is a prepaid 12-letter historical story. Letters arrive one at a time by mail. You choose how quickly the story unfolds (over the course of 12 months, 6 months, or 3 months). Your first letter ships on the first Tuesday after your order is placed. This is not a recurring subscription. All letters are mailed separately.