Our Latest Issue of Michigan History has Arrived—Read All About It! The November/December 2017 issue of Michigan History magazine has appeared on store shelves and doorsteps around the state! This issue is jam-packed with several articles from across the state, all of them focused on a unique point in Michigan’s history. From Mackinac Island’s unique artistic history to international ski-jumping to Michigan’s interesting political background, this issue is sure to delight every history fan! Interested in taking a sneak peek? Try out a few stories on us! To catch a glimpse of the magazine’s content, check out our article line-up below! November/December 2017 Made in Michigan: Logging Tools by Deborah Larsen Thanksgiving Day Magic on Woodward Avenue by Romie and Laurie Minor The Michigan Vote: A Political Battleground by Jack Lessenberry Zeba: Legacy of a Native-American Mission by Judith Sundstrom-Carlsen Lest We Forget: Michigan’s Memorials to World War I by Dennis Skupinski Ironwood: An Epicenter of International Ski Jumping by Charles Supercynski Mixed Heritage: A Unique Free People of Color by Shonda Buchanan Will Carleton, Michigan’s Poet by Byron A. Finney The Art of Mackinac by Steve Brisson To learn more about Michigan History magazine, check out our website! Poetry Against Slavery: Elizabeth Chandler Elizabeth Chandler was born in Delaware in 1807 and moved to Tecumseh, Michigan Territory, in 1830. Elizabeth’s poems, such as “The Slave Ship,” told of slavery’s evils—a fierce advocate for abolition, Chandler worked tirelessly through her poetry to spread awareness of the negativity surrounding slavery. In 1832, she and Laura Smith Haviland founded the Logan Female Anti-Slavery Society. It created an important link in the Underground Railroad to help freedom-seekers reach Canada. Following a life-long career of abolitionist ideals, Elizabeth Chandler died in 1834 and is buried near Tecumseh. Coming up next with History Hounds™… Mid-Michigan Modern: Designs that Shaped America Wednesday, November 8 – 7 p.m. Designers, architects, companies, and academic institutions in Michigan have made an impact on Modernism since the turn of the twentieth century. This lecture will address our state’s role in the development of modern design through production, education, and architecture. History Hounds is FREE for individual members of HSM. Non-members are welcome to enjoy a lecture for $7. In addition to attending personally, HSM member organizations have the option to live-stream the lecture for free for its members. 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. For in-person attendees, light refreshments will be available. Participants can “attend” remotely, if they prefer, through Zoom Video Communications and will be able to interact with the speaker and other attendees. For more information on our remote access services, see our website. To learn more, visit our website! Michiganders on the Road Hails Tour a Success! From October 13-16, 2017, a wonderful group of HSM members and history enthusiasts embarked on a tour of Lincoln’s hometown and surrounding history on the “Life of Lincoln” motorcoach tour. Taking in the sights, sounds, and food of Lincoln’s stomping grounds, the tour explored the beautiful Lincoln museum, New Salem, Lincoln’s home in Springfield, and the old capitol building. Our fearless tour guide, Historical Society of Michigan staff member Bob Myers, led the successful charge across statelines and had only positive things to say following the trip’s conclusion: “The Lincoln home and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum were a huge hit! The group had a great time, and there was great food and times to be had.” For those of you who missed out on the “Life of Lincoln” tour—never fear! We have an exciting year of bus tours planned for 2018. Stay tuned for more updates regarding Michiganders on the Road tours on our program page. 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	Interested in perusing our publications? If you are interested in exploring Michigan History magazine or the Historic Michigan Travel Guide in person, stop by your local Meijer grocery store and look for our publications! Meijer carries both our magazine and the travel guide for any history-minded enthusiast to pick up while shopping. Interested in reading some of our story content online? We always have a sneak peek at our magazine content on our website. Coming Up Next With the Michigan History Alliance… Central Michigan – October 26 Meijer Education Center, Lansing Northern Michigan – October 27 Jay’s Sporting Goods, Gaylord Western Upper Peninsula – November 7 University Archives, MTU, Houghton Central Upper Peninsula – November 8 Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center, Marquette Eastern Upper Peninsula – November 9 Sault Ste. Marie Learn more on our website! Check us out on Facebook! HSM page Calling all HSM Member Organizations! We’re still looking for one-of-a-kind artifacts and items! Do you have an unusual, one-of-a-kind artifact or item in your collections? We’re looking for eligible items to include in our publications. If you think you have a unique item of interest, let us know! Eligible items and artifacts that belong to an HSM member organization will be featured in our publications, along with your organization’s site information. Please e-mail editor@hsmichigan.org for more details. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Library of Michigan presents “Author Talk: Sailing into History,” Saturday, November 11, in Lansing. The Holland Area Historical Society presents “Almost Home: The Phoenix Disaster of 1847,” Tuesday, November 21, in Holland. 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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