Semper Fi: A Michigan Marine’s Journey From Detroit to Tokyo Bay Wednesday, July 11 – 7 p.m. In the upcoming installment of our History Hounds™ series, Christopher N. Blaker of HSM delves into the legacy of WWII Marine Eugene E. Parker Jr. A young Marine from Detroit, Parker served as orderly to the legendary Navy Admiral William F. “Bull” Halsey. He participated in some of the Pacific War’s fiercest battles and witnessed the Japanese surrender on the battleship Missouri. Come hear the gripping story of Corporal Parker’s war experiences on Wednesday, July 11. Check out our upcoming History Hounds sessions. FREE Member Registration Non-Member Registration ALERT: Upper Peninsula Flood Relief Heavy rains and storms recently produced severe weather conditions across the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin, devastating the area's landscape and infrastructure. The Houghton area was severely hit. Major road cave-ins, sinkholes, and hazardous building damage and collapsing areas have led Governor Snyder to declare a state of emergency for the area. The Historical Society of Michigan is raising funds for the Houghton County Historical Society in Lake Linden and other local history organizations in the area that may have been affected to provide relief for the devastated portions of their historical collections and property. Please consider helping today. Any donation HSM receives will go toward the repair of damaged property and the preservation of salvageable artifacts and collections. Donate Now. World War I’s Women Overseas Did you know that women in Michigan did more than serve on the home front during World War I? Some of them made it overseas! They worked as telephone operators, called “Hello Girls,” and canteen hostesses, who would help soldiers by sewing on buttons, singing songs, serving coffee, and reminding them of home. Approximately 20,000 American women served in overseas hospitals either during or just after the First World War. Reserve your spot for the Color & Culture Tour! The upcoming Michiganders on the Road adventure takes place in Maine and New England. The areas are beautiful at any time of year, but they’re absolutely stunning during the fall color season. The sugar maples of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine turn red, orange, and gold in a sea of color unlike anywhere else in the world. In our 9-day, 8-night Color & Culture: A New England Sampler Tour, travelers will see the countryside at its most spectacular as they take in some of the region’s premier historic sites. This tour runs from October 6-14, 2018. The reservation deadline is August 24. View the full tour itinerary. Register online for this tour. Download the registration form. 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 magazine and Chronicle. 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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