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Don’t miss the 145th Annual Meeting

and Michigan History Conference.

 

Early-bird pricing ends July 31, 2019.

(Save $20 off the standard pricing!)

 

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

September 27-29, 2019

Ludington, Michigan

 

See the booklet for more information and session descriptions.

 

Go to online registration.

 

Early-Bird Registration Ends: July 31, 2019. Conference hotel rate is guaranteed until September 5, 2019.

 

This year’s Michigan History Conference offers…

·         Four keynotes…

o   Preserving the Legacy: The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum with Valerie van Heest, Lafferty van Heest and Associates

o   Thank God for Michigan! Our Boys in Blue with Mark Hoffman, Author

o   Ludington: Becoming A Cultural Destination with William Anderson, Historical Society of Michigan and Michigan State University Extension Advisory Council

o   Dessert Cruise on the SS Badger with SS Badger Lake Michigan Carferry

·         4 workshops, 5 tours, and 12-plus breakouts

·         President’s Reception, State History Awards Banquet, and Closing Banquet

·         Exhibitors/Vendors for attendees to visit

·         Networking opportunities

 

The 145th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference will be held in Ludington, September 27-29, 2019. The main sessions of the conference will take place at West Shore Community College, and other events will be held at exciting venues throughout the city.

 

This conference celebrates all aspects of Michigan’s history and offers a close-up look at the heritage of the host area. The State History Awards will also be presented during the conference.

 

 



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

 

See the booklet for more information and session descriptions.

 

Go to online registration.

 

Come to hear these great sessions and more!

 

Michigan and the Moon: 50 Years Since Apollo

 

Idlewild: A Respite From Racism

 

On the Hook: Lake Michigan Fishing Industry

 

Timber! The Lumber Industry in Manistee and Mason Counties

 

Built Michigan Tough: Ludington State Park

 

When Evil Strikes: The Good Hart Murders

 

Blossoming in Michigan: The Story of Betty Bloomer Ford

 

Pere Marquette: The Man, The Mission, The Memorial

 

Sentinel on the Shore: The Big Sable Point Lighthouse

 

Time for a Road Trip: The West Michigan Pike

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