Just weeks left to register for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! March 11-12, 2016 . Sterling Heights, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/ Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. The largest of our three conferences, this year's conference offers. . Four keynotes o Reflections on Representing Michigan With Former U.S. Senator Carl Levin o Forged by Fire: Detroit's Riots and Rebellions and How Chaos Created a Community With Jamon Jordan o A Family's Story: Asian-American Immigrants 1965 - Present With Theresa Q. Tran o Natural and Cultural Resources: A Marriage Made in Michigan With Sandra S. Clark . Twenty-five "breakout" sessions that address local and statewide history. . Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. . Friday Reception featuring the Dodworth Saxhorn Band. . Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional meals. . Saturday Gala: Echoes of Yesteryear: A Cavalcade of Characters

From Michigan's Past

_____ _____ 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/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Architectural Oases: Yamasaki in Detroit With John Gallagher Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes With Joel Stone Entering the Ranks: African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps With Eugene Owens Thanksgiving Day Magic on Woodward Avenue With Romie Minor Rose Capital of the United States With Lynn Anderson The Mighty Mac With Robert J. Sweeney The Ghosts of Politics Past: Michigan's Importance in Presidential Politics With Chuck Stokes Another Round for the "Great Beer State" With Scott Graham

From Texas to the Thumb With John Espinoza

Midnight Women: Female Freedom Fighters With Oyatunde Amakisi Trolleying Along Detroit's Street Railways With Michael Jackman and Kenneth E. Schramm A Circle Not Yet Complete: The Changing Face of Native Education in Michigan With Eric Hemenway Has the Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald Faded? With John R. Beck 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.