Upcoming Lecture • Wednesday, September 12 Path to Freedom: Cass County and the Underground Railroad with Cathy LaPointe, Underground Railroad Society of Cass County Seating is limited! Reserve your spot now. Participants can “attend” remotely too. Learn more and register on our website. HSM members attend for FREE! Non-members, $7. “Path to Freedom: Cass County and the Underground Railroad” will take place on Wednesday, September 12, at 7 p.m. Cass County played a key role in the Underground Railroad, as did Quakers James Bonine and Stephen Bogue, who were members of an anti-slavery network. Come hear how they and other like-minded abolitionists sheltered freedom-seekers bound for Canada and helped establish a thriving community of free African Americans in the county. If you enjoy “sniffing out” and exploring Michigan’s most fascinating historical facets, join us for our evening series of in-depth lectures. The Historical Society of Michigan’s History Hounds™ Lecture Series allows attendees to delve into Michigan’s history and dig up a bone or two of new appreciation to take home. HSM members attend for FREE! Non-members, $7. To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. 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	The upcoming lecture is… Wednesday, October 10 Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Fort St. Joseph To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828. 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. If you are an individual member of HSM, registration is FREE. Registration for non-members is $7. Participants can “attend” remotely, if they prefer, through Zoom Video Communications and will be able to interact with the speaker and other attendees.* For in-person attendees, light refreshments will be available. *For full interaction, microphone and webcam are required on your device. Instructions on how to remote-in to the workshop will be sent to attendees. To register for a lecture, use our secure online registration forms or call (800) 692-1828.
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