Three ways to record a grandparent's story.
From a shareable written page, to a hardcover book, to a film.
Keepsake
$49.99
One recorded interview.
Written into their story with curated photos, on a private page you can share with the family.
Legacy
$149.99 Most chosen
Three in-depth interviews.
Written into their story and printed as a 24-page hardcover with photos.
History
$249.99
Four interviews.
Written into their story, printed as a 24-page hardcover with photos, and cut into a short documentary-style film.
Revisions
One round on Keepsake, two on Legacy and History, within 14 days of your draft.
Turnaround
Keepsake 5–7 days · Legacy 14–21 days · History 14–21 days, from the last interview.
Add-ons
Extra hardcover copies are $55 each, printed and shipped with your original order — no separate shipping. A $65 rush option is available when the story can't wait. We ship within the United States and Canada.
What families ask first.
Does my grandparent need to be good with technology?
No. We call them — by video or a plain phone line, whichever is easier in their house, with nothing to learn or prepare. If they can pick up the phone, they can do the whole thing.
How long does it take?
Keepsake arrives in 5–7 days; Legacy and History in 14–21, counted from your last interview — working ranges, not exact promises. On Legacy and History, that window covers the printed book in hand, not just the writing.
Can we make changes to the story?
Yes — you read the draft first. Keepsake gets one round of changes; Legacy and History get two, within 14 days of receiving it. The story keeps your grandparent's own phrasing; the rounds are for corrections only family would catch. Even after approval, we'll always fix a wrong name, date, or spelling digitally, free. For an already-printed book, a corrected reprint costs the price of an extra copy — free if the mistake was ours.
Who can see the story once it's written?
Only the people you choose. The written story is delivered as a PDF — a file you hold, not a page on the internet. Send it to the whole family or keep it to yourself. It appears in our public samples only with your written permission, collected at intake before recording starts.
Can we order extra copies of the book?
Legacy and History each include one printed hardcover. Extra copies are $55 each, printed and shipped with your original order at no extra shipping charge. We ship within the United States and Canada.
Ready when you are.
Not sure which package is right? Email us at thechapterarchives@gmail.com and we'll help you choose.