cid:image002.jpg@01D2700F.B8241B00 Join Michiganders on the Road as we explore the foundation upon which the U.S.A. was built! We will visit George Washington's Mount Vernon; Colonial Williamsburg; Thomas Jefferson's Monticello; Washington, D.C.; the Gettysburg Battlefield; and more! <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/founding-america-to ur/> Join the Historical Society of Michigan's "Michiganders on the Road" for a 9-day, 8-night tour of Washington, D.C.; Colonial Williamsburg; Monticello; Montpelier; the Gettysburg Battlefield; and much more. <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour. pdf> See the detailed itinerary <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/america-tour-regist ration/> Register today <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour- registration.pdf> Download the registration form How did our nation come about? What did the Founders envision for their country? Can a government of the people, by the people, and for the people survive? As one historian has put it, "the road from Jamestown leads to Gettysburg." We'll discover how the United States originated and how it was sustained in our 9-day Founding of America Tour. $1,995* *Includes motor coach transportation; all lodging; all dinners and breakfasts; and all admission fees, taxes, and gratuities. Historical Society of Michigan membership required; memberships start at $25. Price is per person based on double occupancy. Reservation deadline is April 25, 2018. _____ 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 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 Here is a list of our upcoming tours. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/maritime-tour/> Michigan Maritime Tour 4 days, 3 nights July 14-17, 2018 Saturday to Tuesday $699 per person Sign up today! <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/maritime-tour/> _____ Life of Lincoln Tour 4 days, 3 nights July 27-30, 2018 Friday to Monday Details and registration coming soon! _____ Color & Culture: A New England Sampler 9 days, 8 nights October 6-14, 2018 Saturday to the next Sunday Details and registration coming soon! _____ <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/> The Michiganders on the Road motor coach tour program was developed by HSM to allow participants to experience the culture and heritage of all 50 states. The excursions are not "cookie cutter" tours. Each and every tour is planned, executed, and guided by Robert Myers, HSM's assistant director for education programs and events. When planning the adventures, Myers keeps in mind what history enthusiasts look for in their road trips so that the experience meets expectations. 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.