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The 2018 Upper Peninsula History Conference from June 22-24 in St. Ignace is already shaping up to be a record-setting event! At one month from the conference, registrations are higher than ever before! We are on track for record-breaking attendance… · The Breakers Resort (main conference hotel) is SOLD OUT! · The Baymont by Wyndham has been added as a secondary hotel: 1131 North State Street • St. Ignace, MI 49781 • (906) 643-8411 · The location for the Saturday evening U.P. History Register today, and reserve your spot before it’s too late! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 22-24, 2018 Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. The Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to U.P. history topics and explores the heritage of the host area. The U.P. History Awards are also presented during the conference. This year’s conference offers… · Three keynotes o Behind Every Great Fur Trade Is a Woman with Susan Sleeper-Smith, Michigan State University o The Mighty Mac: Connecting Michigan’s Peninsulas with Kim Nowack, Mackinac Bridge Authority o Lawless Mackinac with Jennifer McGraw, · More than 12 breakout sessions that address local and statewide history · U.P. History Awards Banquet · Tours · Workshops · Exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit · Three days of “meet and greets” Come see what all the excitement is about!
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 | Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. Come to hear these great sessions and more!
Can You Dig It? Archaeology for Everyone Through Ice and Water: Traversing the Straits Before the Bridge with J. Oliver Boynton and James Boynton Schools of No Choice: Eric Hemenway Yooper Talk, Eh? with Kathryn Remlinger The Three Fires Confederacy with Tony Grondin Sentries of the Straits: The Soldiers of Fort Mackinac Sharing the Faith: The Missions of Mackinac with James Boynton Beyond Duck and Cover: Cold War Civil Defense with Todd Chapman Fish Tales: Family Stories Slavery at the Straits with Russell Magnaghi Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. |
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