It’s Time to Submit Your U.P. History Award Nominations! Each year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two awards at the Upper Peninsula History Conference: the Charles Follo Award for individuals and the Superior Award for historical organizations based in the Upper Peninsula. Do you know an individual or historical organization that has done marvelous things to preserve and promote the history of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula? For individuals, please consider nominating that person for the Charles Follo Award, which is presented to the individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of U.P. history. For historical organizations, please consider nominating them for the Superior Award, which recognizes historical societies, museums, and other historical organizations that have preserved and advanced U.P. history. To nominate an individual or historical organization, visit our website to download the nomination form! Registration is now open for the 60th annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! Sign up today to take advantage of early-bird pricing for registration! Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24, 2018 Sterling Heights, Michigan Click here to download the brochure for more information and session descriptions. Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. Have You Heard of Agatha Biddle? The story of Mackinac Island cannot be told without including the life of Agatha Biddle, an Odawa chief who helped preserve Native-American customs and traditions during a period of cultural amalgamation in the larger Great Lakes region. Today, Biddle is remembered for the impact she made on Michigan’s Native-American tribes as well as Mackinac Island society during the tumultuous nineteenth century. If you’re interested in learning Agatha Biddle’s story, read her article on us! See what’s in our current issue! The Historical Society of Michigan is our state’s oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan’s rich history. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at hsm@hsmichigan.org. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. • Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 • FAX: (517) 324-4370	Looking for a historical and fun way to learn more about Michigan’s history? Attend one of our upcoming History Skills Workshops! Upcoming Workshops: February 16 – Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs March 2 – Selling History: Operating a Museum Store March 7 – The Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Grant Writing Special Off-Site Workshop in Coloma March 9 – Keeping Cemeteries Alive! Preserving Headstones and Monuments See the full line-up on our website! HONK! “Michiganders on the Road™” is waiting for YOU! Join our group of enthusiast tour-goers for our upcoming “Founding of America Tour” to Washington, D.C.; Colonial Williamsburg, and several historic homes from our nation’s founding fathers! Learn more on our website! Upcoming Events From Our Members The Grand Rapids Public Library presents “Wagoosh: The Fox, Louis Campau,” Thursday, February 8, in Grand Rapids. The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents “Vintage Valentines Open House,” Sunday, February 11, in West Bloomfield Township. For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM’s online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you’d like promoted? Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here.
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