Early-bird registration is closing soon! Reserve your spot by August 19 for the 144th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference! <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Michigan-History-Conferen ce-online.pdf> Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 21-23, 2018 . Sturgis, Michigan <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Michigan-History-Conferen ce-online.pdf> See the brochure for more information and session descriptions. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/mhc-onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. Early-Bird Registration Ends: August 19, 2018. Conference hotel rate is guaranteed until August 31, 2018. This year's Michigan History Conference offers. . Four keynotes. o Legends and Lore of the Great Sauk Trail With Robert Sisson, ConservAmerica o Of Icebergs and Inquiries: Michiganders on the Titanic With Robert Myers, Historical Society of Michigan o At the Depot: The Making of a Museum With Mike Mort, Sturgis Historical Society o Colon: Magic Capital of the World With Joe Ganger, Colon Community Historical Society . Breakout sessions, workshops, and tours . President's Reception, State History Awards Banquet, and Closing Banquet . Exhibitors/Vendors for attendees to visit . Networking opportunities The 144th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference will be held in Sturgis, September 21-23, 2018. The main sessions of the conference will take place at the Sturges-Young Auditorium & Civic Center, 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 <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 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Michigan-History-Conferen ce-online.pdf> See the brochure for more information and session descriptions. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/mhc-onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Can You Dig It? Archaeology in St. Joseph County The Birch-Bark Booklets of Simon Pokagon Camp Fort Hill Through the Ages Young's Prairie and the Underground Railroad Making Over Main Street: Sturgis' Restoration Be Ye Separate: The Amish of Southwestern Michigan Iven Kincheloe: America's First Spaceman Votes for Women: Suffrage in Southwestern Michigan Preserving the Union: The 11th Michigan in the Civil War Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Making a Home in Sturgis Squabbles Over the State Line: Michigan vs. Indiana Bridging Cultures: Sturgis and Wiesloch 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.