Upcoming Lecture . Wednesday, May 10 Above and Below the Waves: The Eastland Disaster on the Great Lakes with Caitlyn Perry Dial, Michigan Women's History Center and Hall of Fame Seating is limited! Reserve your spot now. Participants can "attend" remotely too. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> Learn more and register on our website. HSM members attend for FREE! Non-members, $5. "Above and Below the Waves: The Eastland Disaster on the Great Lakes" will take place on Wednesday, May 10, at 7 p.m. The passenger boat Eastland called St. Joseph, Michigan, home and transported passengers daily between that city and Chicago. On July 24, 1915, the Western Electric Company chartered the boat to transport their employees to a company picnic in Michigan City, Indiana. Eastland capsized while still tied to the dock, killing 844 people. This presentation will discuss the boat's history; the events of that day; and how, after a century, the tragedy remains the Great Lakes' greatest disaster in terms of loss of life. **Some of the images shown during this presentation are graphic and show body recovery.** _____ If you consider yourself a History Hound, always wanting to "sniff out" and explore Michigan's most fascinating historical facets, join us for our evening series of in-depth lectures. The Historical Society of Michigan's History Hounds Lecture Series allows attendees to delve into Michigan's history and dig up a bone or two of new appreciation to take home. HSM members attend for FREE! Non-members, $5. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. _____ _____ 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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. Lectures start at 7 p.m. (unless noted) at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. The lecture and Q&As usually last about an hour. Seating is limited and pre-registration is suggested but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. If you are an individual member of HSM, registration is FREE. Registration for non-members is $5. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer, through Zoom Video Communications and will be able to interact with the speaker and other attendees.* For in-person attendees, light refreshments will be available. *For full interaction, microphone and webcam are required on your device. Instructions on how to remote-in to the workshop will be sent to attendees. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. 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.
