Michigan History Day^®101 Training August 7, 2018 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Are you looking for  a way to encourage students from 4th to 12th grade to think and work like a historian? Join us for a Michigan History Day^® 101 training on August 7, 2018, in the Meijer Education Center of the Historical Society of Michigan. Participants will leave this hands-on workshop with an in-depth knowledge of the Michigan History Day program and the tools—including resources and strategies—needed to guide students in a successful experience. The training is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to educators from public and private schools as well as homeschools. Librarians and volunteers at historical museums are also welcome. Teachers can earn six State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) for a $20 fee! Please sign up by Friday, July 26. Sign up today! Mail Pouch Tobacco Barns Have you ever passed a Mail Pouch Tobacco barn on the highway? From 1891 to 1993, these advertisements were widely distributed by the West Virginia Mail Pouch chewing tobacco company throughout several states, including Michigan. Farmers who elected to have the sign painted on their barns were initially paid between $1-$2 a year for the space, which in 1913 was the equivalent of $20-$40 today. One of the selling points for this program was the free repainting of the farmer's barn—each sign was painted by the West Virginia Mail Pouch company and included a fresh paint job for all four walls of the barn. The repainting process continued every few years, since the advertisment needed to remain crisp. The barn advertisements continued until 1992, when the company decided to suspend the program. Pictured is a 1942 photograph of a barn located in Inkster, Michigan, displaying the popular advertisement. Don’t miss the next History Skills Workshop… Taming the Chaos: Collections Management for Small Museums Friday, July 20 – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Many small museums and historical societies struggle with basic curatorial issues related to their artifact, textile, archival, and other collections. Collections management on a limited budget poses many challenges. This workshop addresses a wide variety of storage, preservation, cataloging, and legal issues and is led by a professional curator with decades of experience. Learn more on our website Register today! 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	CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Michigan History and Chronicle! Can you remember a historic event from your childhood that always leaves you smiling? Is there a product or company made in Michigan that you believe deserves to be showcased? Have you been itching to publish your article about a niche subject in Michigan’s history, but you don’t know where to go? We’re here to help! HSM is currently accepting submissions for both Michigan History and Chronicle magazines. Before you submit, review our writer’s guidelines. All queries and manuscripts should be sent to editor@hsmichigan.org. Upcoming History Hounds™ Sessions: Hear the Roar: The Detroit Tigers’ Tale Wednesday, August 8 with William Anderson, Ludington/Mason County Cultural Economic Development Task Force Idlewild: Michigan’s Premier African-American Resort Wednesday, September 12 with Morris Thomas, Michigan State University Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Fort St. Joseph Wednesday, October 10 with Michael Nassaney, Western Michigan University Check out our website for more. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan presents “J-Cycle 8: A Bicycle Tour of Historic Jewish Detroit,” Sunday, August 19, in Detroit. The Chesterfield Historical Society presents “Heritage Days,” Saturday, September 8, and Sunday, September 9, in Chesterfield. The Chippewa Nature Center presents “Geocaching Sleepy Hollow Park,” Saturday, September 29, in Clinton County. 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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