<http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/> cid:image004.jpg@01D3A5AC.FF91CEA0 Michigan History AllianceT meetings in Southwestern, Western, and Central Michigan March 12, 13, and 14 All regions and dates listed below <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/> The Michigan History AllianceT is a regionalized program that helps our member organizations preserve and promote history by fostering collaboration, sharing information and best practices, and providing training for their staff and volunteers. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Easily register online on our website. The Alliance meetings take place in the morning and consist of a networking session and a featured speaker. Attendance at a Michigan History Alliance meeting is FREE of charge for current member organizations of HSM. The networking and collaboration portion allows for conversations among a region's historical organizations, and the speaker will offer further insights on a topic of concern or opportunity. Attendance at a Michigan History Alliance meeting is FREE of charge for current member organizations of HSM. Since the Alliance is a benefit for HSM member organizations, membership is required for participation. Attendees must represent a member historical organization in order to attend the Alliance meeting in the morning. The afternoon workshops are open to ALL! There is a fee to attend the History Skills Workshops. For more information about the program or to sign up for a meeting, contact Director of Education Robert Myers at (517) 324-1828 or <mailto:myers@hsmichigan.org?subject=Michigan%20History%20Alliance%20questio n> myers@hsmichigan.org. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Or easily register online on our website. Upcoming Spring Alliance Meetings. Southwestern Tuesday, March 12 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Cass District Library, 319 M-62, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Taming the Chaos: Collections Management for Small Museums Western Wednesday, March 13 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Ada Historical Museum, 7144 Headley St. SE, Ada, MI 49301 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Archives 101 Central Thursday, March 14 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Michigan's GAR Memorial Hall & Museum, 224 S Main St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Fading Photos: Identifying and Preserving Historical Photographs Northern Tuesday, May 21 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Heritage Village at Mackinaw, 1425 West Central Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising Eastern Upper Peninsula Wednesday, May 22 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Schoolcraft County Historical Society, 210 Lake St., Manistique, MI 49854 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising Western Upper Peninsula Thursday, May 23 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Baraga County Historical Museum, 803 Us Highway 41 S, Baraga, MI 49908 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising Great Lakes Bay and Thumb Region Wednesday, May 29 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Packard Motor Car Foundation, 49965 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township, MI 48317 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising Metro Detroit Thursday, May 30 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Milford Historical Society, 124 E Commerce St., Milford, MI 48381 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising. Southeastern Friday, May 31 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Manchester Area Historical Museum, 302 E. Main St., Manchester, MI 48158 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Putting the "Fun" in Fund-Raising. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Easily register online on our website. To further the educational experience of the Alliance meetings, a separate three-hour History Skills Workshop will be offered in the afternoon. Taught by authorities in the field, the History Skills Workshops provide in-depth training on such topics as exhibit design, collections management, fundraising and websites. There is a fee to attend the History Skills Workshops, which are open to members and nonmembers alike. Keep the networking going! <https://www.facebook.com/groups/151988005502825/?source_id=182113521813823> Join the conversation in our Michigan History Alliance Facebook group! _____ cid:image001.jpg@01CF8A43.BF828E40 _____ 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 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . 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