Registration is now open for the 142nd Annual Meeting and State History Conference! September 23-25, 2016 . Alpena, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/State-History-Conferen ce-flyer.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/State-History-Conferen ce-flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. This conference celebrates all aspects of Michigan's history and offers a close-up look at the heritage of the host area. Come to enjoy keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, tours, the President's Reception, the State History Awards Banquet, the Closing Banquet, and networking opportunities with other attendees and exhibitors! The 142nd Annual Meeting and State History Conference will be held in Alpena, September 23-25, 2016. The main sessions of the conference will take place at Alpena Community College, and other events will be held at exciting venues throughout the city, including the Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan. The State History Awards will also be presented during the conference. Each year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents a State History Award to those individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the appreciation and understanding of Michigan history. _____ _____ 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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. Here's a preview of this year's conference. 4 keynotes: . Shipwreck Alley: A Closer Look at the Shipwrecks of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary . Maritime Triumphs and Tragedies in Northeast Michigan . The Murder of the King of Presque Isle County . A Shot from Alpena: The Assassin of President McKinley 12 breakout sessions and 4 workshops with topics such as Aviation Accidents in the Great Lakes, Alpena's Garment Factory, Tuskegee Airmen, The Michigan Homefront in War I, Outlaws in NE Michigan, The 11th-Century Naub-Cow-Zo-Win Shale Discs, Michigan's Inland Waterway, and many more. 4 tours, including the Maritime Heritage Center & Glass-Bottom Boat, World Center for Concrete Tech & Beer Company, and Leer Church Museum & Sinkhole Exploration. 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.