cid:image002.jpg@01D0250E.A301ABF0 The Michigan History Conference is approaching.reserve your spot! The 144th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference will be held September 21-23, 2018, in Sturgis, Michigan. The conference offers four keynotes that cover a wide range of popular topics, including "Legends and Lore of the Great Sauk Trail," "Michiganders on the Titanic," "At the Depot: The Making of a Museum," and "Colon: Magic Capital of the World." The standard registration deadline is September 9. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/> Fill out the registration form on our website before it's too late! ATTENTION: The room block at the Hampton Inn is now full. Please contact the Holiday Inn Express (a half mile south of the Hampton across the state line) at (260) 562-3660 to reserve a room at the conference rate. The cut off for the discounted conference room rate is September 1. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/> Check out our website for more information. <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Michigan-History-Conferen ce-online.pdf> Download the conference brochure. Homemade "Strawberry Water" Before the summer's over, try out this recipe from the 1887 edition of The Original White House Cook Book: "Take one cupful of ripe hulled berries; crush with a wooden spoon, mixing with the mass a quarter of a pound of pulverized sugar and half a pint of cold water. Pour the mixture into a fine sieve, rub through and filter till clear; add the strained juice of one lemon and one and a half pints of cold water, mix thoroughly, and set in ice-chest [refrigerator] till wanted. This makes a nice, cool drink on a warm day, and easily to be made in strawberry season." The new issue of Michigan History is here! The September/October 2018 issue of Michigan History is now available to purchase. For those who don't know, Michigan History magazine is one of HSM's publications that provides history enthusiasts with exciting stories about Michigan. Take a look inside the magazine. . Hear the Roar in '68: The Detroit Tigers' Tale . A Road Less Traveled: The Pontiac and Grand River Trail . History, She Wrote: Detroit Working Writers . Mayday in Mid-Michigan: The Crash of Flight 67 . Free story! <http://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/current-highlighted-magazi ne-story.pdf> A New Frequency: Detroit's WGPR . Thirteen Days in Shelby, Michigan . Bridging the Rifle River . Free story! <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/current-Made-in-Michig an.pdf> Profiles: Esther Van Wagoner Tufty <http://hsmichigan.org/join/michigan-history/> Subscribe to the magazine. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/back-issues/> Purchase the September/October 2018 issue. SAVE THE DATE! History Skills Boot Camp Saturday, November 3, 2018 Lansing Community College West Campus Attend a full day of workshops to hone your skills in the areas of living history, historic preservation, managing a site, and more! A full list of sessions will be available soon. 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 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> cid:image011.jpg@01D3861A.07D4BAD0 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Michigan History and Chronicle! Can you remember a historic event from your childhood that always leaves you smiling? Is there a product or company made in Michigan that you believe deserves to be showcased? Have you been itching to publish your article about a niche subject in Michigan's history, but you don't know where to go? We're here to help! HSM is currently accepting submissions for both Michigan History magazine and Chronicle. <http://hsmichigan.org/publications/writers-guidelines/> Before you submit, review our writer's guidelines. All queries and manuscripts should be sent to <mailto:editor@hsmichigan.org> editor@hsmichigan.org. Upcoming History HoundsT Sessions: Path to Freedom: Cass County and the Underground Railroad Wednesday, September 12 with Cathy LaPointe, Underground Railroad Society of Cass County Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Fort St. Joseph Wednesday, October 10 with Michael Nassaney, Western Michigan University The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Wednesday, November 14 with John Beck, Heritage Christian Academy <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> Check out our website for more. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum presents "Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer," on Thursday, September 13, in Grand Rapids. The Petoskey District Library presents "Petoskey Poetry Palooza," on Saturday, September 15, in Petoskey. The Marquette Regional History Center presents "Epidemics," Wednesday, September 26, in Marquette. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/> For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM's online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. 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