You only have until June 22 to receive one of seven fascinating books about Michigan history in return for making a sustaining donation of $50 or more to support the Historical Society of Michigan during its Annual Appeal fundraising drive. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/annual-appeal-donation/> Donate online! The Historical Society of Michigan depends on your generosity because it is a nongovernmental nonprofit agency. It focuses on promoting Michigan history through publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/annual-appeal-donation/> Donating is quick and easy online at hsmichigan.org. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/annual-appeal-donation/> Donate online! Help us mark our 190th birthday, which is June 23, with a gift today. For those who donate $50 or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you a free book as a token of our appreciation. You can choose the book you would like from the list below! To increase your chances of receiving your favorite book, send in your donation today! . Food in the Civil War Era: The North . Insider Histories of the Vietnam Era . Public Gardens of Michigan . The Search for a Socialist El Dorado . Beyond Pontiac's Shadow . Detroit Resurgent . The Daring Trader <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/annual-appeal-list-of- books.pdf> Read more about these books on our website. Your support makes it possible for us to produce high-quality publications, such as the Historic Michigan Travel Guide; provide training and resources for local historical organizations; and facilitate Michigan History DayR, a program that engages Michigan students from every area of the state to compete and gain recognition in local, regional, state, and national competitions for historical projects. Won't you help us keep our Michigan history-related activities going and growing? Please consider making a special contribution to the Historical Society of Michigan as we gear up for our next fiscal year and make plans for new and exciting projects. _____ _____ 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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm@hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.
