Upcoming Workshop • Friday, August 17 Suiting Up: First-Person Interpretation with Bob Myers, Historical Society of Michigan and David Schmid, Into the Past, Inc. Learn more and register on our website. Living history presentations can serve as inspirational tools to bring the past to life. Both large and small organizations have developed effective on-site and off-site programs using first-person interpreters. This workshop will explore character development, acting techniques, costuming, and potential pitfalls of bringing people from a bygone era back to life. Participants can “attend” remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. Learn more and register on our website. 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	Future History Skills Workshops Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Friday, September 7 Genealogy 201 Friday, October 12 Trending Now: How Social Media Can Help You Friday, October 26 Make the Internet Your Friend: Websites for Historical Organizations Friday, November 9 Lights, Camera, Action! Using Videos and Media to Promote Your Organization Participants can “attend” remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). Off-site workshops are held 1-4 p.m. If you are a personal member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Individual Level 1 [Basic] membership.
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