Upcoming Workshop . Friday, August 17 Suiting Up: First-Person Interpretation with Bob Myers, Historical Society of Michigan and David Schmid, Into the Past, Inc. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. Living history presentations can serve as inspirational tools to bring the past to life. Both large and small organizations have developed effective on-site and off-site programs using first-person interpreters. This workshop will explore character development, acting techniques, costuming, and potential pitfalls of bringing people from a bygone era back to life. Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ 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 Future History Skills Workshops <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Friday, September 7 Genealogy 201 Friday, October 12 Trending Now: How Social Media Can Help You Friday, October 26 Make the Internet Your Friend: Websites for Historical Organizations Friday, November 9 Lights, Camera, Action! Using Videos and Media to Promote Your Organization Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). Off-site workshops are held 1-4 p.m. If you are a personal member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM Individual Level 1 [Basic] membership. 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.