Only one week left to take advantage of our standard registration pricing! Join us at the Michigan History Conference. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 27-29, 2019 Ludington, Michigan See the booklet for more information and session descriptions. Go to online registration. CONFERENCE HOTEL Best Western Lakewinds, Ludington, (231) 843-2140 Request the Michigan History Conference/Historical Society of Michigan rate when you make your reservation. Please note that the Comfort Inn – where conference registration takes place on Friday – is now sold out. This year’s Michigan History Conference offers… · Four keynotes… o Preserving the Legacy: The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum with Valerie van Heest, Lafferty van Heest and Associates o Thank God for Michigan! Our Boys in Blue with Mark Hoffman, Author o Ludington: Becoming a Cultural Destination with William Anderson, Historical Society of Michigan and Michigan State University Extension Advisory Council o Dessert Cruise on the SS Badger sponsored by SS Badger Lake Michigan Carferry · 4 workshops, 5 tours, and 12-plus breakouts · President’s Reception, State History Awards Banquet, and Closing Banquet · Exhibitors/Vendors for attendees to visit · Networking opportunities The 145th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference will be held in Ludington, September 27-29, 2019. The main sessions of the conference will take place at West Shore Community College, and other events will be held at exciting venues throughout the city. This conference celebrates all aspects of Michigan’s history and offers a close-up look at the heritage of the host area. The State History Awards will also be presented during the conference. 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 7435 Westshire Drive • Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 324-1828 • FAX: (517) 324-4370	See the booklet for more information and session descriptions. Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Michigan and the Moon: 50 Years Since Apollo Idlewild: A Respite From Racism On the Hook: Lake Michigan Fishing Industry Timber! The Lumber Industry in Manistee and Mason Counties Built Michigan Tough: Ludington State Park When Evil Strikes: The Good Hart Murders Blossoming in Michigan: The Story of Betty Bloomer Ford Pere Marquette: The Man, The Mission, The Memorial Sentinel on the Shore: The Big Sable Point Lighthouse Time for a Road Trip: The West Michigan Pike
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