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Just two weeks left to register June 20-22, 2014 • Manistique, Michigan Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. Keynote topics include the Carl D. Bradley Shipwreck, Lake Michigan’s Christmas Tree Ship, and the Paranormal in Schoolcraft County. Twelve breakout sessions will cover a variety of topics, such as the Discovery of a Mid-17th-Century Protohistoric Campsite in the Upper Peninsula, the History of the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, Characters of the Manistique Area, Celebrating Agricultural and Rural History: Barns of the Upper Peninsula, Ethnic Groups in Manistique and the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and the Ice Breaker Mackinaw. The conference also offers workshops, tours, meals, entertainment, and a banquet, where we will present the Upper Peninsula History Awards.
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 |
Held every summer since 1950, the annual Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to Upper Peninsula history topics and themes.
The 65th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference! June 20-22, 2014 • Manistique, Michigan Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. |
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