Are you looking for a fun way to volunteer? Become a Michigan History DayR Judge! We need the help of educators and community members with an interest in history to serve as judges at the Michigan History DayR State Finals competition. The State Finals will be held in Bay City on April 28, 2018, at the Bay City Central High School and will involve a full-day time commitment. The most important quality for a judge is enthusiasm for interacting with students. Judges should have a lively interest in history but do not need a professional history background. HSM provides training for how to judge the History Day entries, and new judges will be placed on teams with seasoned veteran judges to evaluate participants' entries and provide constructive feedback to students. <http://hsmichigan.org/mhd/judges/> Visit our website for more information Shaker Lemon Pie Recipe The Shaker religious sect owned one farm in Michigan, near the village of Berrien Springs. Lemon pie was a favorite Shaker dessert recipe and, like everything Shaker, was simple: Ingredients: -two lemons -two eggs -two cups of sugar. Directions: Slice the lemons paper thin and macerate them overnight in the sugar. Beat the eggs, stir them into the lemon mixture, and bake for 45 minutes at 375 degrees in a double crust pie shell. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Don't miss out! Seats are filling up fast for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! Our conference is shaping up to have record numbers-hundreds of Michigan history fans have already registered for this popular conference. Several keynote/meal sessions are almost at capacity. If you are interested in any of the following keynotes, register today to reserve your seat!

From Isolationist to Internationalist: Senator Arthur Vandenberg

Speaker: Hendrik Meijer, of Meijer Inc. Interviewing Michigan: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Speaker: Chuck Stokes, WXYZ/WMYD-TV 7/20 Detroit

From Mason to the Motor City: Malcolm X in Detroit

Speaker: Malcolm X's daughter, author Ilyasah Shabazz A Conversation with Judge Avern Cohn Speakers: Judge Avern Cohn and columnist and commentator Jack Lessenberry <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration/> Reserve your seat today! Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24, 2018 Sterling Heights, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the brochure 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 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/> BEEP! BEEP! Michiganders on the RoadT is hosting a second "Founding of America Tour" in June! Are you looking forward to warmer weather? Plan your summer vacation with us, and join our second Founding of America Tour from June 6-14! This action-packed motor coach tour is traveling to the Gettysburg Battlefield; Colonial Williamsburg; Washington, D.C.; and several homes of America's founding fathers. <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/founding-of-america-tour. pdf> Download our detailed itinerary <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/founding-america-to ur/> Learn more about the tour <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/america-tour-regist ration/> Register today We hope to see you there! Upcoming Events From Our Members The Northville Historical Society presents "Thomas Nast, the Cartoons That Changed America," Wednesday, February 28, in Northville. The Holland Area Historical Society presents "Answering the Call: Company K Sharpshooters in the Civil War," Tuesday, March 13, in Holland. The Salem Area Historical Society presents "Salem Area Historical Society Dinner and Auction," Saturday, March 24, in Plymouth. The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents "From Hastings to Home: An Introduction to Detroit's Early Jewish History," Sunday, March 25, in West Bloomfield Township. The Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections presents "Arranging and Describing Photographs workshop," Monday, April 30, in East Lansing. <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. Have an exhibit or event you'd like promoted? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/event-submission/> Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here. 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.