Last-minute gift shopping? Look no further! Our Michigan History magazine subscribers love receiving their bi-monthly issue in the mail. Every issue is chock-full of stories of Michigan’s rich history through 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. Southern Hospitality Tour II: Charleston & The Old South Our April tour filled up fast, so we’re offering a duplicate tour in May! 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 May tour itinerary. Register online for the May tour. Download the May tour registration form. The Icebreaker Mackinaw The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw was built during World War II to keep wintertime shipping lanes open. Wartime demands for steel required ships to sail year-round with cargos of iron ore, limestone, and coal. The icebreaker Mackinaw was commissioned in 1944. From her home port of Cheboygan, Michigan, she kept Great Lakes shipping lanes open until a new Mackinaw replaced her in 2006. You can visit the original Mackinaw, now a museum ship, in Mackinaw City. UPCOMING HISTORY HOUNDS America’s First Female Flier: Harriet Quimby Wednesday, January 9, at 7 p.m. at the Meijer Education Center, 5815 Executive Dr. in Lansing Michigan-native Harriet Quimby gained fame as America’s first woman pilot. A true Renaissance woman, she was also a drama critic for Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly; a motion picture screenwriter and actress; a stage actress; and even a spokesperson for Vin Fiz grape soda. Discover the meteoric rise and sudden fall of this little-known American legend on Wednesday, January 9, at 7 p.m. Register for FREE as a HSM member. Register online as a non-member. 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. Check out the latest issue of Michigan History! In this issue: · Big Red: The Holland Harbor Lighthouse · The Beach Boys: Live in Ann Arbor! · The Model Prison That Never Was · Yooper Talk · Feats and Foundations: The Career of Cornelius L. Henderson · Trading on the Lakes: The Merchant John Askin · WKAR-TV: Michigan’s Oldest Educational Television Station · Then & Now: The Monarch at Hartwick Pines Upcoming Events From Our Members The Lakeshore Museum Center presents “Hackley & Hume Holiday Tours,” Thursday, December 27, in Muskegon County. The North Berrien Historical Museum presents “Snow Birds,” Thursday, January 3, in Coloma. The Detroit Historical Museum presents “Noon Years Eve,” Monday, December 31, in Detroit. 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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