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

 

Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions.

 

Go to online registration.

 

Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/
Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history.

 

The largest of our three conferences, this year’s conference offers…

·        Four keynotes

o   Senator Carl Levin speaking on “Reflections on Representing Michigan”

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.

 

Go to online registration.

 

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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