Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Contact: Nancy Feldbush (517) 324-1828 <mailto:feldbush@hsmichigan.org> feldbush@hsmichigan.org For Immediate Release 38 History Skills Workshops announced for 2018 from the Historical Society of Michigan Lansing, Mich.-Thirty-eight History Skills Workshops have been slated for 2018-the largest offering to date-from the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM). These training opportunities help historical organizations and interested history advocates gain skills that can be applied in museums, organizations, and personal collections. Eighteen of the workshops will take place at HSM's Meijer Education Center in Lansing, which also allows for remote access, and 20 workshops will be offered in cities throughout Michigan in conjunction with HSM's Michigan History AllianceT meetings. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> See the full descriptions or register online. The lineup, with full descriptions of each workshop, is listed on the Society's website at hsmichigan.org. For personal members of HSM or up to two representatives of an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39 each person. Registration for nonmembers is $79 each person and includes a one-year Individual Level 1 membership. Workshops held in Lansing are on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and take place at HSM's Meijer Education Center, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan, 48911. Lansing workshops also allow for remote access through Zoom Video Communications. History Skills Workshops taking place conjointly with the Michigan History Alliance sessions meet from 1 to 4 p.m., but the days and locations vary, and remote access is not available. Attendees are allowed to sign up for a workshop without participating in the morning Alliance meeting. The Michigan History Alliance is a regionalized program that helps HSM member organizations preserve and promote history by fostering collaboration, sharing information and best practices, and providing training for their staff and volunteers. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> See the full descriptions or register online. Twenty-eight of the History Skills Workshops are listed below. The spring schedule of 10 Alliance meetings and workshops has been set and is listed below and on hsmichigan.org. The fall lineup is in the planning stage and will be listed on HSM's website as they are determined. . Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs-Friday, February 16, in Lansing . Selling History: Operating a Museum Store-Friday, March 2, in Lansing . The Do's and Don'ts of Successful Grant Writing-Wednesday, March 7, in Coloma . Keeping Cemeteries Alive! Preserving Headstones and Monuments-Friday, March 9, in Lansing . Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs-Wednesday, March 14, in Adrian . Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs- Tuesday, March 27, in L'Anse . Taming the Chaos: Collections Management for Small Museums-Wednesday, March 28, in Escanaba . What Do We Do With This Stuff? Deaccessioning, Found Items, and Unclaimed Loans-Thursday, March 29, in St. Ignace . Archives 101-Friday, March 30, in Lansing . Archives 101-Wednesday, April 4, in Grand Rapids . Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs-Wednesday, April 11, in Northville . Publishing Your History Book-Friday, April 13, in Lansing . Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs-Tuesday, April 17, in Leland . If These Bricks Could Talk: Researching Historic Buildings-Wednesday, April 25, in Saginaw . Lights, Camera, Action! Using Videos and Media to Promote Your Organization-Friday, May 4, in Lansing . Trending Now: How Social Media Can Help You-Friday, May 18, in Lansing . Taking Oral Histories One Step Further-Wednesday, May 23, in Lansing . The Fabric of History: Caring for Historic Textiles-Friday, June 1, in Lansing . Exhibits on a Shoestring-Friday, June 15, in Lansing . If These Walls Could Talk: Researching Your Historic House-Friday, July 6, in Lansing . Taming the Chaos: Collections Management for Small Museums-Friday, July 20, in Lansing . Archives 201-Friday, August 3, in Lansing . Suiting Up: First-Person Interpretation-Friday, August 17, in Lansing . Genealogy 201-Friday, September 7, in Lansing . Grades, GLCEs, and the Good Old Days: Becoming an Extension of the Classroom-Friday, October 12, in Lansing . Make the Internet Your Friend: Websites for Historical Organizations-Friday, October 26, in Lansing . Marketing to the Melting Pot: Reaching and Including Diverse Perspectives-Friday, November 9, in Lansing . Building Your Board and Leadership-Friday, December 14, in Lansing <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> See the full descriptions or register online. The Historical Society of Michigan is the 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. # # # 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.