I'm also sharing this with my personal contacts. Sorry if it is a duplicate (HSM members received this yesterday). April 21, 2014 Registration is now open for the 65th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference! June 20-22, 2014 . Manistique, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/UP-History-Conference- web.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. Held every summer since 1950, the annual Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to Upper Peninsula history topics and themes. The annual Upper Peninsula History Awards are also presented at this 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 Nomination deadline is April 30, 2014, for the Upper Peninsula History Awards. Do you know an individual or historical organization that has done marvelous things to preserve and promote the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> To learn more about these awards or to download the nomination form, please visit our Upper Peninsula History Awards page. Maybe it's someone who has volunteered his or her time for years at the local historical society or archives. Or maybe you know about an organization that has successfully preserved a historic home, industrial complex, streetscape, or archeological site. Or perhaps you are aware of a person or organization that has interviewed and recorded the memories of older citizens before their passing or tirelessly researched and documented the history of your community. Then it's the perfect time to nominate him or her for a Charles Follo Award or the organization for a Superior Award. 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.