November 28 is Giving Tuesday. It's a day that reminds us that there are those who rely on gifts of support to survive. Remember to support the Historical Society of Michigan in your year-end giving. <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Donate through our Facebook page! Your gift may be doubled through a matching challenge grant! As a nongovernmental nonprofit, we rely on private donations, memberships, and subscriptions to pay for everything we do, including the production of our flagship publication Michigan History magazine and our Historic Michigan Travel Guide. Would you consider making a special year-end gift to our organization so that we may continue providing our outstanding services? <https://www.facebook.com/hsmichigan/> Donate through our Facebook page! Did you know? If you contribute online to the Historical Society of Michigan through Facebook's donate button starting at 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 28, your gift could be DOUBLED because the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will match it! The Gates Foundation has pledged to match up to $2 million worth of donations given on 11/28/17 starting at 8 a.m., and Facebook is waiving all transaction fees for that day, so 100% of your gift will go to supporting the Society so we can keep bringing you great Michigan stories. Not a Facebook user? That's okay! You can still <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> donate though our website or by calling (800) 692-1828. Your support makes it possible for us to produce high-quality publications, such as Chronicle, the membership publication of the Historical Society of Michigan; provide training and resources for local historical organizations; and facilitate Michigan History Day, a program that engages Michigan students from every area of the state to compete and gain recognition in local, regional, state, and national competitions for historical projects. <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> Donate though our website! Won't you help us keep our Michigan history-related activities going and growing? Please consider making a special contribution to HSM as we gear up for our next fiscal year and make plans for new and exciting projects. _____ _____ 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 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.