Upcoming History Hounds: The Polar Bear Expedition The Historical Society of Michigan’s History Hounds™ Lecture Series allows attendees to delve into Michigan’s history and dig up a bone or two of new appreciation to take home. In “Invading Russia: The Polar Bear Expedition,” the next installment of this series on Wednesday, May 9, Gordon Olsen, Grand Rapids City Historian Emeritus, presents on the Michigan soldiers that were part of the American intervention in the Russian Civil War. Registration for each History Hounds lecture closes at 3 p.m. the day BEFORE the scheduled talk. Register for “Invading Russia: The Polar Bear Expedition,” or any of our other upcoming sessions. Here is a sampling of what you’ll learn about at the Upper Peninsula History Conference…The Soldiers of Fort Mackinac Have you ever wondered what life was like at Fort Mackinac? Let presenter Phil Porter from Mackinac State Historic Parks fill you in at this year’s Upper Peninsula History Conference! This session tells the story of Fort Mackinac through the lives and activities of more than 4,500 British and U.S. soldiers who inhabited it between 1780 and 1895. The presentation includes images of portraits, maps, and photographs of the soldiers collected from libraries and museums across the United States and Great Britain. Download the brochure for the full line-up of sessions. For more information on the 2018 U.P. History Conference or to register, visit our website. Have you checked out our latest issue of Michigan History magazine? The May/June issue of Michigan History magazine is on shelves now! Pick up your copy to discover more about Pewabic Pottery tiles; the Lilacs of Mackinac Island; and President Lincoln’s propagandist from Michigan, James M. Edmunds. Read two FREE stories from the May/June issue! Subscribe to Michigan History magazine. 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	On May 3, our Michiganders on the Road travelers set off to see the sites of our Founding of America Tour. Disappointed you are missing this tour? Don’t be... We are repeating the tour, and there is still time to sign up! Our Second Founding of America Tour will be from June 6 to June 14. Join us for a 9-day, 8-night excursion to Washington, D.C.; Colonial Williamsburg; Monticello; Montpelier; and the Gettysburg Battlefield. Visit our website for more information on the tour. Other Upcoming Tours: Michigan Maritime Tour 4 days, 3 nights July 14-17, 2018 Saturday to Tuesday For more information about this tour, check out our website. Life of Lincoln Tour 4 days, 3 nights July 27-30, 2018 Friday to Monday For more information about this tour, check out our website. Color & Culture: A New England Sampler 9 days, 8 nights October 6-14, 2018 Saturday to the next Sunday Details and registration coming soon! Upcoming Events From Our Members The Marilla Historical Society presents “Cemetery Walk,” Saturday, May 26, in Copemish. The Historic Sleeping Bear Preservation presents “Celebrate Historic Sleeping Bear,” Saturday, June 30, in Maple City. The Montcalm Heritage Village presents “Annual Montcalm Heritage Festival,” Thursday, August 2, to Saturday, August 4, in Sidney. The Les Cheneaux Historical Association presents “Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show and Festival of Arts,” Saturday, August 11, in Hessel. 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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