Registration for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference ends March 19! Our conference is shaping up to have record numbers—over 600 Michigan history fans have already registered for this popular conference. Several keynote/meal sessions are almost at capacity. In addition to our exciting keynotes, our conference breakout sessions are not to be missed. Check out a few of them below: From POW to Punster: The Story of Sonny Eliot Speaker: Jane Nordberg, the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan Detroit weatherman Sonny Eliot enjoyed a successful 60-year broadcasting career—but he also spent 18 months during World War II as a prisoner of war. Come hear Eliot’s gripping story as a wartime POW. The Odyssey of Waukazoo’s Band: A Fight to Stay Home Speaker: Eric Hemenway, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Join us as we remember Odawa Chief Waukazoo and his band’s struggle to resist Removal and remain at their ancestral homes. Invading Russia: Michigan’s Polar Bears Speaker: Gordon Olson, Grand Rapids City Historian Emeritus American intervention in the Russian Civil War is nearly forgotten in the United States—as is the fact that many of the U.S. soldiers fighting there were Michigan men. Reserve your seat today! 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. Snap! Crackle! Pop! Kellogg’s Cereal In 1898, W.K. Kellogg and his brother Dr. John Harvey Kellogg experimented with food products and discovered how to flake wheat berry, and in turn, corn. This discovery led to corn flakes—and the rest of the story is history. Kellogg's cereal is now one of the most recognizable brands in American cereal and is sold in more than 180 countries. The cereal box pictured is a Rice Krispies box from the 1930s. Are you looking for a fun way to volunteer? Become a Michigan History Day® Judge! We need the help of educators and community members with an interest in history to serve as judges at the Michigan History Day® State Finals competition. The State Finals will be held in Bay City on April 28, 2018, at the Bay City Central High School and will involve a full-day time commitment. The most important quality for a judge is enthusiasm for interacting with students. Judges should have a lively interest in history but do not need a professional history background. HSM provides training for how to judge the History Day entries, and new judges will be placed on teams with seasoned veteran judges to evaluate participants’ entries and provide constructive feedback to students. Visit our website for more information 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 job? We have some exciting new positions from our member organizations available on our website. Check out the job listings on our History Job Board! History Hounds presents… Murder and Mayhem: True Crime in Michigan History Wednesday, April 11 The Purple Gang. The Bath School Explosion. The Strychnine Saint. Our state has seen its share of crime, and author Tobin Buhk has dug deeply into the strange and tragic stories of Michigan’s shocking past. This program explores true tales of criminal plots, mass murders, and mayhem in the Wolverine State. History Hounds is FREE to members of HSM! To learn more, visit our website. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Northville Historical Society presents “Great Lakes Lighthouse Preservation,” Wednesday, March 28, in Northville. The Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections presents “Arranging and Describing Photographs workshop,” Monday, April 30, in East Lansing. The Maritime Heritage Alliance presents “Maritime Heritage Alliance Annual Boat Auction and Garage Sale,” Saturday, June 2, in Traverse City. The Historical Society of Casevile presents “Ladies Luncheon,” Wednesday, June 13, in Caseville. The Les Cheneaux Historical Association presents “Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show and Festival of Arts,” Saturday, August 11, in Hessel. 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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