Ordinary people. Extraordinary Stories.
Every week a new story about a person or place in American history—from a Southern woman in the Civil War to a suburban biker in the 1970s. Every story is true. Every story connects with something we have in common. Every story is told by someone like you.
Our goal is simple: To cultivate historical storytellers.
Start with something only you can tell. End with something every reader can understand.
Star Hitchers encourages people to discover, research, write, and share stories about American people and places whose lives illuminate the larger story of our nation. We believe that history is remembered best through stories - and we want to hear yours.
Latest Stories
What We Do
Here at Star Hitchers™, we aim to:
Help family historians like you conduct research on individual people and localities.
Help you form a narrative (story) from your research.
Post the stories for everyone to enjoy.
Help teachers use the stories to supplement their lessons on America’s major events and historic characters.
Resources
We’ve gathered resources and tools to equip you to tell stories of American History and to equip students to do the same. Whether you’re a genealogist, an educator, or simply curious about your family’s history, we’ve outlined what you need to curate your story.
