Only 5 days left to register! Dont miss our largest conference of the year. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/> Michigan in Perspective: <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/> The Local History Conference Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23, 2019 Sterling Banquet & Conference Center 34911 Van Dyke Ave. Sterling Heights, MI 48312 Registration Ends: March 17, 2019 Our lunch keynotes are FULL, and there are only a few seats left for our breakfast keynote! Attention educators! SCECHs are available! <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Download the brochure for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> 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. The largest of our three conferences, this years Michigan in Perspective offers · Four keynotes o Building Detroit: African-American Entrepreneurs with William F. Pickard o From Basketball to City Hall: The Dave Bing Story with Dave Bing - FULL o Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul with Susan Whitall Just a few seats left! o Bargains and Bankruptcy: Saving the Motor City with Gerald E. Rosen - FULL · 30 breakout sessions that address local and statewide history · Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit · Friday Reception featuring the sounds of a hammered dulcimer played by Rochelle Bannon · Saturday Gala: Dancing With the Decades · SCECHs for educators · Two days full of meet and greets, refreshments, and optional meals _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our states 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 Michigans 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/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the brochure for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration/> Register today! Come to hear these great sessions and more! Remember When You Were a Kid? The Faygo Story A Bump in the Light: Michigans Haunted Lighthouses Felonious Females: The Most Notorious Women in Michigan History The Bob-Lo Boats: Sailing to Adventure Spiritual Encounters: The Jesuit Mission at Mackinac Same Time, Same Channel: Detroits Classic Kids Shows A Final Farewell: African-American-Owned Funeral Homes The Poisoned City: The Flint Water Crisis ¡Bienvenidos! From Bagley Avenue to Mexicantown Ancient Trails, Ancient Trades: Michigans Copper Casting Lines: Fishing, Politics, and the Odawa Abduction and Redemption: An Early History of Mount Clemens Healing Detroit: African-American Hospitals The Milliken Years: Civility, Cooperation, and Progress This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our states 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.
