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 ($0.55-$8.25) | ❌ 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
- Serverless Architecture: AWS Lambda ensures fast, scalable responses
- AI-Powered Insights: AWS Bedrock generates 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
🌟 Try It Free
Every session includes 3 free tokens ($1.65 value) - enough to discover an ancestor and ask follow-up questions. No registration required, no credit card needed to start.