About The 1870 Project

🏛️ Our Mission

We believe everyone deserves access to their family history without compromising their privacy. The 1870 Project combines cutting-edge AI technology with authentic historical records to help you discover, visualize, and preserve your family's heritage.

🎯 Why 1870?

The year 1870 represents a pivotal moment in American genealogy - the first post-Civil War census that captured a transforming nation. It's when many family stories begin to emerge from historical records, making it the perfect starting point for modern family discovery.

🔍 What Makes Us Different

Feature	The 1870 Project	Traditional Services
Privacy	✅ No accounts, no data storage	❌ Extensive personal data collection
Pricing	✅ Pay-per-use tokens ($0.10-$1.00)	❌ Monthly subscriptions ($20-$50)
AI Integration	✅ AI portraits, stories, timelines	❌ Basic search results only
Data Sources	✅ 30+ authentic databases	✅ Similar database access
User Experience	✅ Guided 5-step journey	❌ Complex interface, steep learning curve

🛠️ Our Technology

Cloud Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade serverless architecture for fast, scalable responses
AI-Powered Insights: Advanced machine learning models generate portraits and stories
Real Historical Data: Authentic records from 30+ genealogy databases
Privacy by Design: No permanent data storage, session-based only
Mobile-First: Optimized for all devices and screen sizes

🎨 Our Services

🔍 Discovery

Search authentic historical records across 30+ databases to find your ancestors.

2 tokens ($0.10)

🎨 Portrait

Create AI-generated portraits based on historical period and genealogical context.

5 tokens ($0.25)

📚 Storybook

Generate narrative family histories that bring your ancestor's story to life.

20 tokens ($1.00)

🌟 Try It Free

Every session includes 6 free tokens ($0.30 value) - enough for 3 free searches. No registration required, no credit card needed to start.

Start Your Family Discovery →