h!storyapp
Every place
has a story to tell.
h!storyapp shows you historical information and photos tied to your exact location — plus guided historical tours and walks, wherever you happen to be standing.
Built for wandering with curiosity
Drop a pin anywhere and h!storyapp fills in the backstory — no research required.
History around you
See what happened right where you're standing — historical facts and details surfaced by your current location.
Photos of the past
Browse historical photos tied to each location, so you can picture how a place looked long before you got there.
Guided tours & walks
Follow curated historical tours and walking routes through neighborhoods and landmarks, at your own pace.
Adjustable search radius
Widen or narrow how far h!storyapp looks from your position, so you can browse a block or an entire city.
Food nearby
See nearby places to eat alongside the history, so a walk through the past can turn into lunch, too.
Add your own history
Know a story about a spot that's missing? Contribute your own photos and details to help other explorers.
From wherever you are, in three taps
Open the app
h!storyapp finds your location and shows nearby historical points on the map, right away.
Explore a pin
Tap any marker for its history, photos, and context — or filter by tour, event, or distance.
Walk the story
Follow a guided tour or walk, and let each stop unfold the next chapter of the place.
Your next walk has a backstory.
Free to download on iOS and Android. Find it, tap it, and start exploring what's underfoot.