Just a few days left to register at the regular price for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference Regular registration ends March 1. Late registration is March 2 to March 7. March 11-12, 2016 • Sterling Heights, Michigan
Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/ The largest of our three conferences, this year’s conference offers… · Four keynotes o o Sandra S. Clark of the Michigan Historical Center speaking on “Natural and Cultural Resources: A Marriage Made in Michigan” o Jamon Jordan of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History discussing “Forged by Fire: Detroit’s Riots and Rebellions and How Chaos Created a Community” o Theresa Q. Tran of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote–Michigan division talking about “A Family’s Story: Asian-American Immigrants 1965 – Present” · Twenty-five “breakout” sessions that address local and statewide history. · Friday Reception featuring the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. · Saturday Gala: Echoes of Yesteryear: A Cavalcade of Characters From Michigan’s Past · Two days full of “meet and greets,” refreshments, and optional meals. · Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. 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 | Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Architectural Oases: Yamasaki in Detroit With John Gallagher Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes With Joel Stone Entering the Ranks: African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps With Eugene Owens From Texas to the Thumb With John Espinoza Midnight Women: Female Freedom Fighters With Oyatunde Amakisi A Circle Not Yet Complete: The Changing Face of Native Education in Michigan With Eric Hemenway Thanksgiving Day Magic on Woodward Avenue With Romie Minor Rose Capital of the United States With Lynn Anderson The Mighty Mac With Robert J. Sweeney The Ghosts of Politics Past: Michigan’s Importance in Presidential Politics With Chuck Stokes Another Round for the “Great Beer State” With Scott Graham Trolleying Along Detroit’s Street Railways With Michael Jackman and Kenneth E. Schramm Has the Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald Faded? With John R. Beck |
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