Make a year-end gift to the Historical Society of Michigan... and we will send you a FREE book as our thank-you!* <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate though our website or by calling (800) 692-1828. As a nongovernmental nonprofit, we rely on private donations, memberships, and subscriptions to pay for everything we do, including the production of our flagship publication, Michigan History magazine, and our Historic Michigan Travel Guide. Would you consider making a special year-end gift to our organization so that we may continue providing our outstanding services? For those who donate at the Bronze level ($50) or above, the Historical Society of Michigan will send you your choice* of one of five FREE books as a token of our appreciation! Choose one of these five books* for a $50 or more donation...The Changing Environment of Northern Michigan; Here: Women Writing on Michigan's Upper Peninsula; Crusader for Justice: Federal Judge Damon J. Keith; Insider Histories of the Vietnam Era Underground Press, Part 1; or Blues in Black & White. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate though our website or by calling (800) 692-1828. _____ For those who donate $191 or more, you will receive a historic map poster OR "A Picturesque Situation" OR an autographed copy of "The Detroit Tigers" IN ADDITION to your book choice from the above list.* <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/year-end-giving/> Donate though our website or by calling (800) 692-1828. Why did we choose the number 191 for a donation level? This year, the Historical Society of Michigan celebrated its 191st birthday! HSM was founded on June 23, 1828, to preserve and promote Michigan's history. And we are still doing that to this day thanks to the support of our members and donors. Won't you help us keep our Michigan history-related activities going and growing? Please consider making a special contribution to HSM as we gear up for our next fiscal year and make plans for new and exciting projects. *Books are on a first-come, first-served basis and have limited quantities. To increase your chances of receiving your favorite book, send in your donation today! _____ _____ 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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm@hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 7435 Westshire Drive . Lansing, MI 48917 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.
