Southern Hospitality Tour II: Charleston & the Old South May 1-9, 9-days, 8-nights Enjoy one of America’s most historic and beautiful cities—Charleston, South Carolina—on our 9-day, 8-night Southern Hospitality Tour: Charleston & The Old South. We will also experience the Biltmore Estate, a Barrier Islands eco-tour, Fort Sumter, the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Old Salem Village, and much more! See the full May tour itinerary. Register online for the May tour. Can’t go in May? We still have two seats left for our Southern Hospitality Tour I April 5-13. Register today on our website. Painters and Patriots: Hudson River Valley Tour July 12-20, 9-days, 8-nights The Hudson River Valley offers visitors vast scenes of natural beauty, rich culture, and fascinating history. Several key battles of the American Revolutionary War took place in the region centuries ago, and in more recent history, countless painters from across the United States and around the globe have found artistic inspiration in the valley’s brilliant scenery. Join the Historical Society of Michigan’s “Michiganders on the Road” for our 9-day, 8-night Painters and Patriots: Hudson River Valley Tour from July 12 to July 20, 2019. See the full tour itinerary. Register online for the tour. Can Michigan History…? Enjoy some fun magazine-related videos on our YouTube channel and Facebook pages Michigan History magazine includes unique articles about the history of our Great Lakes State. But can it… Hold a can of beer? Withstand a four-legged paper shredder? We answer these important questions and more in our fun-themed videos on the Historical Society of Michigan YouTube channel and on our Facebook pages. Can you help us brainstorm ideas for the next video? Comment on our videos with your ideas, and see if your idea is used in the next “Can Michigan History…?” Explore our YouTube channel Explore our Facebook videos The Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference returns March 22-23 at the Sterling Banquet & Conference Center, 34911 Van Dyke Ave, in Sterling Heights The Historical Society of Michigan’s largest conference, the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference features historical keynotes, engaging sessions, and—for the first time—mini-workshops. Topics range from the origins of Faygo pop to the life of Aretha Franklin, Detroit’s “Queen of Soul,” and are presented by historical experts from all corners of the state. Offered at this conference for the first time, don’t miss our NEW mini-workshop series! These workshops are an option during each concurrent session of the two-day conference and cover a variety of professional development topics in history. · Mini Workshop—Making the List: Nominating a Building to the National Register of Historic Places · Mini Workshop—The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Portraying the Challenging Side of History · Mini Workshop—The Fabrics of History: Early Historical Clothing on a Budget · Mini Workshop—Keeping It Organized: Museum Cataloguing 101 · Mini Workshop—Preserving the Memories: Gravestones and Monuments Learn more about the conference. Register for the conference online. 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	We have some exciting events planned for 2019…don’t miss these exciting offerings! History Skills Workshop Friday, January 25 Preparing for the Worst: Disaster Planning for Historical Organizations History Hounds Lecture Wednesday, February 13 Murder and Mayhem II: True Crime in Michigan History History Skills Workshop Friday, February 15 Telling the Tale: Jump-Starting Your Historical Writing Project History Skills Workshop Friday, March 8 Archives 101 History Hounds Lecture Wednesday, March 13 Grist for the Mill: Holland’s DeZwaan Windmill CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Michigan History and Chronicle! Can you remember a historic event from your childhood that always leaves you smiling? Is there a Michigan business or community 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 should be sent to editor@hsmichigan.org. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents “Ice Harvesting Open House,” Sunday, January 13, in Orchard Lake. The Grand Rapids Public Library presents “History Detectives: Sleuthing for Local History,” Saturday, January 19, in Grand Rapids. The River Raisin National Battlefield Park presents “Commemoration of the Battles of the River Raisin,” Saturday, January 19, in Monroe. The Grand Rapids Public Library presents “Finding Your Michigan Ancestor at the Library of Michigan,” Saturday, February 2, in Grand Rapids. The Commerce Township Community Library presents “Michigan’s Journey to Statehood,” Saturday, March 9, in Commerce Township. 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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