The Michiganders on the Road’s Southern Hospitality Tour: Charleston & The Old South is ALMOST FULL! 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 tour itinerary. Register online for the tour. Download the registration form. LAST HISTORY HOUNDS SESSION OF 2018 Riding the Rails: The Pere Marquette 1225 Locomotive The Pere Marquette 1225 was just one of dozens of “Berkshire”-type steam locomotives. Most went to the scrapyards, but the 1225 survived as an outdoor exhibit at Michigan State University. On Wednesday, December 12, at 7 p.m., presenter Kevin P. Keefe tells the amazing story of the rebirth of the historic Berkshire locomotive and her becoming the real-life model for the Polar Express. Register for FREE as a HSM member. Register online as a non-member. Rescues From the Wrecks “Regulations say we have to go out. They don’t say we have to come back.” That was the United States Life-Saving Service’s unofficial motto. Great Lakes life-saving crews rowed to save shipwrecks in a surfboat or used small cannons to shoot a rope to the wreck. No matter how dangerous the weather, orders required them to go out. In 1915, the Life-Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service merged to become the United States Coast Guard. Michigan History Back Cover Photo Contest The Historical Society of Michigan recently launched the 2019 Michigan History Back Cover Photo Contest. The contest is open to all amateur photographers, including those who make less than 50 percent of their income through photography. Michigan History/Historical Society of Michigan staff and board members and their immediate families may not enter. Because award-winning photos will be featured on the back cover of Michigan History magazine, submissions must be in color, minimally edited, and taken in Michigan. Send all entries by e-mail to mhmeditor@hsmichigan.org, and visit hsmichigan.org for more information. Check our website for more information about the contest. Participate in our  2019 Michigan History Day® T-Shirt Contest The  Historical Society of Michigan will be accepting design submissions for the 2019 Michigan History Day® T-shirt. The winning design will receive recognition on the shirt, on our website, and in the State Finals program. Please follow the following requirements before submitting your artwork: · Designs must be in black and white (no gray) · The final size must be 12 in. by 12 in. · It must include… o Michigan History Day® 2019 o Triumph & Tragedy in History The deadline for submissions is January 4, 2019. E-mail designs to michiganhistoryday@hsmichigan.org. View the contest flyer here. 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	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. Holiday Shopping? Look no further! Our Michigan History magazine subscribers love receiving their bi-monthly issue in the mail. It’s chock-full of stories of Michigan’s rich history throughout the ages. If you have a history enthusiast to shop for this holiday season, think of Michigan History. Gift subscriptions are available at hsmichigan.org or (800) 366-3703. Sign up for a gift subscription here. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Joint Archives of Holland presents “A History of the West Michigan Tourist Association,” Tuesday, November 20, in Holland. The Les Cheneaux Historical Association presents “Festival of Trees Open House,” Saturday, December 1, and Sunday, December 2, in Cedarville. The Grand Blanc Heritage Association and Museum presents “Old-Fashioned Christmas,” Monday, December 3, in Grand Blanc. 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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