My apologies if this is a duplicate - I am also sending to my personal contacts. - Larry Final Days to Register for the State History Conference, September 27-29 Get ready to learn about everything from the history of Michigan's breweries to the impact of Abraham Lincoln's visit to Kalamazoo at the Historical Society of Michigan's 139th Annual Meeting and State History Conference. Scheduled for September 27-29, the three-day event will be held in Kalamazoo and is ideal for history professionals and enthusiasts alike. Registration closes at 5 pm on Monday, September 23. To register by the September 23rd deadline, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org or call (800) 692-1828. Hosted and sponsored by the West Michigan University Archives and Regional History Collections, Kalamazoo Valley Museum, and Kalamazoo Valley Community College, the conference will include four keynote presentations relating to Michigan's history. These include: . Celebrating the Automobile-Kalamazoo Style (David O. Lyon of the Gilmore Care Museum) . John E. Fetzer: Broadcast Pioneer, Detroit Tigers Owner & Spiritual Seeker (Bruce Fetzer of the Fetzer Institute) . The Sins of Kalamazoo (Tom Dietz of Kalamazoo Valley Museum) There were also be several sessions and mini-workshops on Saturday. Topics include: . The Great Beer State: Breweries in Michigan . The Kalamazoo State Hospital: Treatment Center and Refuge for the Mentally Ill . Counterbalancing the Suburbs: The Impact of the First Outdoor Pedestrian Mall . The Underground Railroad and Emancipation in Michigan . Lincoln's Michigan Visit: Shocking New Discoveries . Obama Visits Kalamazoo . The History of the Arts in Kalamazoo . Kalamazoo Fishing Giant: The Shakespeare Company . The Power of Perseverance: Anishnaabek Involvement in the War of 1812 and its Drastic Repercussions . Fort St. Joseph and the Dig . The Copper Strike of 1913: Company Houses Along the Picket Line . Leading the Way: The Kalamazoo Ladies' Library Association . An Alternate Definition of Philanthropy: The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research . Building the University of Michigan Law Quadrangle . Mini-Workshops: o Grant Writing for Special Projects o Navigating Social Media for Historical Organizations o Volunteer Recruitment and Management The conference will begin Friday, September 27 with an optional pre-conference workshop reviewing basic curatorial skills for small museums and historical societies. Participants can also elect to attend one of three pre-conference tours, which will visit 1) The Underground Railroad House and Celery Flats Interpretive Center, 2) historic downtown Kalamazoo, or 3) the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and WMU's new Zhang Legacy Collections Center. The evening will come to a close with the Annual President's Reception and State History Awards Banquet, during which the Society will announce the recipients of the 2013 State History Awards. Registration for the full event (including Friday's awards reception and banquet, Saturday refreshments and lunch, Sunday morning tour, and all regular sessions) is $149 for members of the Historical Society of Michigan and $179* for non-members. Admission for Saturday-Only (including all Saturday daytime sessions and lunch) is $109 for HSM members and $139* for non-members. In honor of our host institution, a discount is available to Kalamazoo County residents. For overnight accommodations, contact Holiday Inn West at (269) 375-6000 and ask for the "State History Conference Rate" of $89/night. For more information or to register online, visit www.hsmichigan.org or call (800) 692-1828. Established in 1828, the Historical Society of Michigan is considered to be the oldest cultural organization in the state. The Society, founded by Territorial Governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft, focuses on five major mission areas: publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programs, and support for local historical organizations. For more information, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/press/> www.hsmichigan.org. *All non-member rates include a one-year Level 1 membership to the Historical Society of Michigan. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 FAX: (517) 324-4370 Email: <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm@hsmichigan.org Website: <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org 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 or body of the e-mail. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm@hsmichigan.org.