Registration is now open for the 59th annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! March 3-4, 2017 • 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 Hear the Roar: The Detroit Tigers’ Tale With William Anderson o The Michigan Vote: A Political Battleground With Jack Lessenberry o Selling Michigan: Promoting the Great Lakes State With Dave Lorenz o Grace Lee Boggs: Author, Activist, and American Revolutionary With Shea Howell · Twenty-five breakout sessions that address local and statewide history. · Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. · Friday Reception featuring the Royal Garden Trio. · Two days full of “meet and greets,” refreshments, and optional meals. · Saturday Gala: A Walk Through the Wars 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! Dressing for Battle: The Uniforms of World War I With Chris Causley Sailing Into History: Maritime Shipping on the Great Lakes With Frank Boles Movin’ to a New Beat: Detroit’s Jazz Community With Jahra Michelle McKinney Detroit in Crisis: The ’67 Rebellion With Daniel Aldridge, Jamon Jordan, and William Winkel The Battle of the Overpass: A Labor Movement Turning Point With Mike Smith Bath City USA: The Mount Clemens Mineral Baths With Kim Parr Michigan Modern: Designs that Shaped America With Brian Conway Old Islam in Detroit: An American Heritage With Sally Howell Art Without Boundaries: The Journey of Odawa Art to Europe With Eric Hemenway Intolerance in Detroit: The KKK in the 1920s With Michael V. Placco Tails of Empowerment: The History of Leader Dogs for the Blind With Rachel Kniffen
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